Cleaner 2nd Shift

DC7 – Ridgefield, WA – Full-time position at 8400 S Union Ridge Pkwy.

About the role

Performs heavy cleaning duties throughout the distribution center, maintains building systems, and ensures a safe, secure, and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Dusts and washes furniture, walls, machines, ceilings, equipment, and other surfaces, sometimes using ladders or powered equipment.
• Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates, and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Removes stains from walls, floors, and equipment using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Properly and safely uses and mixes cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and company standards.
• Removes debris, empties trash and cardboard containers, and sweeps floors.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Cleans interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Sprays insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
• Maintains supply closet neat and orderly and keeps equipment in good working order.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Monitors building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure no hazards are created.
• Operates floor scrubbing equipment, cardboard baler, and maintains all janitorial equipment stations.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to assigned work.
• Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Drives vehicles (if required) to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Operates powered equipment and works at high heights or in tight spaces.
• Works around powered equipment and may be expected to make basic repairs.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work at heights and in tight environments.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to be on their feet most of the day and walk several miles each day.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.
• 1 year of similar work experience.
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and clearly communicate/convey information with co-workers and vendors.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, and managers.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well alone and closely with others in a team environment.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours, and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Generally in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends, and extended hours as business dictates.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.

Pay

Starting pay at $22.50 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential for shifts that start after 2 pm.

Benefits

• Flexible overtime options.
• $500 referral bonus available.
• Associate Reward Program when exceeding expectations in a direct labor role.
• Step increase at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years with a cap of $27.00 per hour.
• Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance provided and paid for by the company.
• Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), discounted stock purchase plan, primary caregiver and parental leaves, daily pay, tuition reimbursement, and an Emotional Wellbeing Solutions program.
• Up to 48 hours of holiday pay for all full-time associates.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time associates who have completed 180 days of employment and work an average of 35 hours per week:
  • If hired during the first or second fiscal quarter, 2 days for the remainder of the year; full grant of 11 days at the beginning of the next fiscal year.
  • Year 2-4: 16 days.
  • Year 5-14: 21 days.
  • 15+ years: 25.5 days.