Full Time Sanitation Worker (64007)

About the Role

A diligent and reliable Sanitation Worker is needed to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of a food distribution center. This role ensures all areas—from dry storage to cold storage and exterior grounds—meet food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and dispose of trash, cardboard, shrink wrap, plastic, and other debris in designated areas.
• Move damaged and lost product to identified areas.
• Clean up product spills and maintain clean floors in aisles.
• Empty trash, garbage, and recycling bins in both internal and external areas.
• Clean dock plate areas and remove debris from trash/recycle staging areas.
• Clean under dock plates/levelers.
• Wipe down equipment lockers, handrails, and clean trash collection areas, including trash cans, compactors, and dumpsters.
• Remove stickers or labels from racks, walls, and floors.
• Remove ice and snow accumulation in frozen storage areas.
• Clean floors under racks, remove dust build-up, and clean door surfaces.
• Check and remove cobwebs from racking, walls, corners, and ceilings.
• Clean guardrails, posts, columns, and perimeter white lines.
• Clean overhead pipes, fixtures, fans, beams, and other overhead areas.
• Maintain cleanliness around bins, trays, and other storage equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness around the trash compactor/dumpster areas.
• Clean fence lines and wash down compactor/dumpster areas.
• Regularly clean and maintain cleanliness in common areas, restrooms, offices, break rooms, fitness centers, and various workstations.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of security areas and other service zones.

Requirements

• Previous experience in sanitation, janitorial, or cleaning roles, preferably in a food production or distribution environment, is a plus.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers, pressure washers, and vacuums.
• Ability to work from elevated surfaces such as boom lifts and/or scissor lifts.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling practices.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain high standards of cleanliness in various areas.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks and standing, bending, kneeling for extended periods.
• Ability to work in both cold storage and warm environments (e.g., freezers, coolers, dry areas).
• Capable of using cleaning chemicals safely with appropriate PPE.

Work Environment

• Work in a variety of environments, including dry storage, cold storage, freezers, and exterior grounds.
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and equipment in a safe manner.
• Ability to follow safety protocols for working around heavy equipment and machinery.

Additional Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctual and dependable with flexibility in work hours as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed medical insurance.
• Optional employee-paid dental and vision coverage.