Sanitation Worker

About the role

This role is responsible to unload products from trucks and breakdown pallets. Provides assistant to various warehouse positions as requested to include sanitation, selection, inventory control, etc. May be responsible for fueling, washing and/or cleaning semi-trucks/trailers based on assigned distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Unload products from trucks; breakdown pallet and stack (lump) product on pallets and organize products to be placed into appropriate warehouse racks/pick slots.
• Move or otherwise handle cases, boxes, bags, and/or pallets of dry groceries, frozen foods, dairy products, produce, poultry, fish, beef, pork and/or tobacco products and related products as identified on order forms, in the quantities specified.
• Assist with sanitation duties to include cleaning the warehouse, emptying garbage, etc. as assigned.
• May assist with checking product for damage, verifying accurate product and quantities received according to purchase order (PO) and pallet label.
• May assist with completing selection orders; select products from the warehouse racks/pick slots, assemble, palletize and/or shrink wrap products/pallets for customer orders, and label cases/pallets with order labels in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Lift products weighing between 30-60 lbs. frequently and products weighing up to 75 lbs. occasionally, while ensuring and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by properly disposing of pallet boards, wood chips, and other trash, etc. and ensuring any spills are cleaned up quickly and according to safety guidelines.
• May operate power industrial equipment such as a long-tongued electric pallet jack, high-extender high-lift and other moving equipment (i.e., walkers).
• Ensure equipment is in good working order according to safety checklist as required.
• Report damaged product and quality issues and notify supervisor of out-of-stock or low volume product(s).
• Participate in rotation of products, move products to dock areas and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Preferred) or equivalent preferred.
• One year warehouse experience preferred.
• Prior experience operating power industrial equipment, such as an electric pallet jack, long-tongued electric pallet jack and high-extender high lift preferred.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation in the conditions specified for 8 - 10-hour shifts.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day and evening hours, and overtime as assigned.
• Must understand and be able to communicate in English, including but not limited to, reading and interpreting order forms and selection labels.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills are required.
• Must be able to follow verbal (oral) and written instructions.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse operation.
• Able to safely operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and other material handling/industrial equipment.
• Must follow safe working practices in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.
• Able to work in multi-temperature areas as assigned (e.g., freezer, coolers, dry conditions).
• Must report for work regularly and on time, as scheduled.
• Works well with others and able to organize and prioritize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Perform assigned tasks accurately and completely.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle changes in work requirements productively.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls.
• Frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed.
• Subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment.
• Subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to noise levels in the work environment.
• Subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to weekend, holiday, day and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned.
• Subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to travel requirements.

Benefits

SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging.