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 that 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 from time to time, 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 and authorized by management.
• Ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions, including getting along with co-workers and responding appropriately to criticism from supervisors.
• May be required to use cleaning equipment such as steamers, floor scrubbers, and carpet cleaners.

Physical Requirements

While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate is frequently required to:

• Use hands to handle objects.
• Talk or hear.
• Stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The associate is occasionally required to:

• Sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Taste or smell.

The associate is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the warehouse is usually moderate.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Americold offers best-in-class benefit programs designed to support health, financial well-being, and future. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability 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).