Warehouse Sanitation Associate
About The Position
The Sanitation Associate maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the warehouse and surrounding areas. The role involves scheduled sanitation duties, operating cleaning equipment, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards in a high-volume logistics center. The position is on-site and is scheduled for the second shift, Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm–11:00 pm. Work hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. Compensation is $18.09 per hour, plus a $0.50 per hour shift differential. The position is not incentive eligible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Basic math and reading skills.
- Comfort working at elevations up to 25 feet, when required.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Experience using basic tools and equipment.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, up to 10 hours depending on shift.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
- Ability to frequently climb stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds at various heights, including ground-level and racking zones.
- Ability to reach overhead and below waist level with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with or without assistance.
- Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to operate equipment, tools, or keyboards; frequently handle, grasp, or control objects.
- Ability to see clearly at close range and at a distance, with peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment signals in a noisy environment.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, loud noise, dust, odors, airborne particles, concrete-floored areas, and around moving mechanical equipment and warehouse traffic.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in sanitation, janitorial, or warehouse environments.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations in a 3PL or distribution environment.
Responsibilities
- Follow established sanitation and cleaning schedules for the logistics center.
- Sweep, mop, dust, and clean designated warehouse and office areas.
- Remove trash, recyclables, and debris in compliance with facility standards.
- Maintain restrooms, breakrooms, and other employee common areas.
- Safely operate sanitation and maintenance equipment, such as floor scrubbers and trash compactors.
- Monitor and replenish sanitation supplies and materials as needed.
- Inspect cleaning tools and equipment for safe operation and promptly report issues.
- Comply with company safety and sanitation standards, including OSHA and customer requirements.
- Properly handle cleaning chemicals and follow Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards.
- Support audits and inspections by ensuring sanitation areas meet compliance expectations.
- Assist with light facility maintenance tasks as directed.
- Immediately report damages, spills, or unsafe conditions to management.
- Support warehouse operations with additional cleaning or maintenance duties during peak periods.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
