Warehouse Worker- sanitation Worker (janitor) 1st Shift Tues-Sat

Penske•Tracy, CA

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking a sanitation worker to maintain a clean and sanitary warehouse and office in accordance with company quality, safety, and productivity standards. The role is in a cold-storage facility maintained at 28°F to 55°F. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (five 8-hour shifts, with work complete at 1:30 p.m.). Pay is $19.57 per hour. The position involves cleaning warehouse and office areas, handling waste and spills, maintaining sanitation records, using cleaning equipment and chemicals, and following food-safety and workplace-safety requirements. Associates may also scan products using a warehouse management system and perform other assigned tasks. Prior warehouse experience is not required, though preferred.

Requirements

Proficient reading skills and the ability to follow directions.
Ability to work independently; customer-service, interpersonal, multitasking, organizational, flexibility, numerical, and time-management skills.
Ability to work in climate-controlled conditions.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Willingness to work the required schedule at the specified location.
Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation covering past employment, education, and criminal history, as well as drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, and to accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to remember and understand instructions, guidelines, and other information.
Ability to see and communicate verbally; required vision includes close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness and flexibility to work overtime.

Responsibilities

Mop, sweep, scrub, and vacuum surfaces.
Empty trash bins and clean the trash area daily; operate the trash compactor when applicable.
Pull pallets and clean or scrub product bays on a rotating basis.
Clean up spills or product breakages, recoup damaged goods, and determine whether they can be resold or must be disposed of according to food-safety standards and requirements.
Clean warehouse and office areas, including break rooms, restrooms, and offices.
Complete daily sanitation logs.
Use chemicals, detergents, and cleaning equipment.
Operate a scrubber and pallet jacks when required to perform duties.
Identify and address cleanliness and sanitation issues.
Comply with all safety requirements and maintain a constant state of alertness while working safely.
Escalate issues promptly and directly to the supervisor.
Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.