Sanitation worker

Basic Purpose

Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of division building and related property.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and cleans entire warehouse to maintain required level of cleanliness.
• Empties trash bins and cleans trash area daily; operates trash compactor when applicable.
• Pulls pallets and cleans/scrubs product bays on a rotating basis.
• Cleans up any spills or breakages to inventoried product; recoups damages and determines if resalable or must be disposed of per government and U.S. Foodservice food safety requirements.
• Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (e.g., replacement of light bulbs, collecting recyclable materials, paper and shrink‑wrap collection pickup, checking freezer and cooler for leaks or ice build‑up, etc.).
• Prepares various reports and forms to document cleaning schedule, spillages, product damage, etc.; may track and order maintenance supplies.
• May clean other areas of the warehouse and offices, including break rooms, rest rooms, test kitchens, and offices.
• Maintain facility grounds and dumpster areas.
• Operates scrubber, pallet jack and high lift if required to perform duties.

Supervision Relationships

Internal: Warehouse associates, Warehouse Manager. External: Vendors.

Requirements

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write legibly, follow orders, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as reach trucks, pallet jacks, sweeper, floor scrubber, bailer, hydraulic trash compactor.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, drive, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, reach, grasp, manipulate, and twist objects as described in the posting.

Pay

The hourly rate ranges from $23.64 to $26.27, depending on experience, with potential overtime compensation.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one; low‑cost options for family coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Employee uniforms provided.
• Health insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Current US Foods employees should apply directly through the internal Workday career site.