Warehouse Custodian

About the Role

Under general supervision, the Janitor will keep buildings in office, break rooms, bathrooms, yard/ground, parking lots, warehouse, and/or dock areas in a clean and orderly condition. Ensures sanitation of work areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.
• Perform routine maintenance activities and cleaning snow or debris from grounds; notify management of need for repairs.
• Ensure pest control systems are operating effectively and report any problems to supervisor.
• Remove ice and snow from pedestrian walkways and parking lots as seasonally required.
• Keep company grounds free of litter and debris.
• Work safely, report hazards to shift supervisor, and comply with OSHA standards and Company safety procedures.
• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time, and be ready to work assigned shift.
• Wash and/or sweep insides of trailers and/or railcars as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including tasks outside of normal responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or at least one year of related work experience.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to solve routine problems.
• Understanding and adherence to all safety rules, procedure manuals, and diagrams.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe use of cleaning chemicals.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of cleaning procedures and janitorial techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• May work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or attend meetings, as directed by management.
• Ability to relate to others, perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, or persuading, and respond appropriately to criticism.
• May be required to use cleaning equipment such as steamers, floor scrubbers, and carpet cleaners.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to use hands to handle objects, talk or hear, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.
• Frequently exposed to extreme cold.
• The noise level in the warehouse is usually moderate.

Work Environment

The work environment involves performing essential functions in temperature-controlled logistics facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) coverage.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.

Note: Some benefits may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).