Porter

About the role

Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 23 locations – 18 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean, safe work environments throughout store.
• Pick up and dispose of trash.
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Use of industrial cleaning equipment and supplies for cleaning floors.
• Clean and stock bathroom supplies.
• Perform bathroom cleaning checks.
• Maintain inventory on cleaning supplies.
• Assist departments when applicable.

Warehouse Responsibilities

• Remove all trash and debris from the warehouse and dock areas.
• Clean up any spills of product or other foreign matter.
• Operate power scrubber, sweeper, walk behind scrubber and other warehouse equipment.
• Clean warehouse walls, floors, racking, doors, etc.
• Clean facility building, grounds, lighting, parking lots, etc.
• Sanitize restrooms, offices, break rooms, and locker rooms.
• Follow daily schedule as assigned by supervisor to assure the continuous sanitation maintenance program.
• Maintain warehouse in a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Must exhibit enthusiasm, respect, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation.
• Must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Must possess the ability to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess the ability to work in temperatures ranging from -20 to 50 degrees.
• Must be willing to take on additional responsibilities during peak holiday seasons.
• Must be willing to work the number of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Must be willing to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and some evenings when necessary.
• High school diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.
• Previous sanitation experience within a warehouse environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The associate may have to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Associate will be required to work extended periods in refrigerated space (34°F) and freezer space (-10°F). Cold weather Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided by company.

Benefits

• Retirement: Company-sponsored 401k plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates; 5% company match.
• Healthcare: Medical and Pharmacy coverage for full-time associates; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options; Commuter Benefit options; Company-provided Dental and Vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off, including paid sick time.
• Insurance: Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules; Biweekly scheduling for better work predictability; Closed on 7 major holidays.
• Growth and Development: Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
• Wellbeing: Company-provided associate assistance program; Family, Parental and Personal Leave options.
• Discounts: 20% discount on Heinen's products.