Sanitation Operator

About the role

Second Harvest Heartland is the second-largest food bank in the United States, sourcing and delivering food to nearly 1,000 food shelves and food distribution partners throughout 59 counties across central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Our work begins with a bold vision: a community where no one goes hungry. We help fill plates, shelves, and fridges throughout the region while shining a light on food insecurity and its root causes and inspiring action at home and across the country. By utilizing new and better data, engaging and mobilizing partners, and advancing innovative solutions, we are on the leading edge of a movement to address hunger and food insecurity in our communities. If you’re ready to turn your passion into purpose, join us and help build a future where every neighbor has the food they need to thrive.

Be ever mindful of Second Harvest’s Vision & Values and our focus on safety, both personal and food. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures, maintaining the warehouse utilizing the aforementioned requisites; AIB, USDA, and FDA standards, as well as those of state and local health departments. Provide hands-on cleaning and sanitation support throughout warehouse operations. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

This list is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities. As SHH grows and the community needs to change, employees should expect that new and different tasks, temporary and on-going, will be part of one’s daily work. To keep safety a primary focus. (Your safety as well as that of co-workers, volunteers, and safety as it pertains to the food we handle, store, and distribute.)

• Cleaning all areas outlined on the zone checklist.
• Maintain a daily/weekly zone checklist.
• Compact cardboard by flattening the boxes, putting them in cardboard compactor and operating the machine per assignment.
• Collect garbage from various areas of the warehouse.
• Take garbage to the garbage compactor per assignment.
• Empty garbage from all exterior containers including smoke stations.
• Clean, sweep and mop assigned area following guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the food bank warehouse.

Qualifications

• All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to take directions and focus on the task at hand.
• An eye for cleanliness and organizational skills is helpful.
• Ability to adapt to varied work requirements, demonstrate flexibility, and work effectively with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English – both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Some high school preferred.

Pay

$22.25/hour

Schedule

Full-Time, 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts; Occasional overtime as needed.