Warehouse Freezer Sanitation

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e‑commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick‑and‑mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Location & Schedule

1133 Kingwood Avenue – Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Schedule: Sunday – Thursday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Compensation

$15.50 – $18.00 depending on experience

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays
• Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave after six months

Position Summary

This role is responsible for unloading products from trucks and breaking down pallets. Provides assistance to various warehouse positions as requested, including sanitation, selection, inventory control, etc. May be responsible for fueling, washing and/or cleaning semi‑trucks/trailers based on the assigned distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Unload products from trucks; break down pallets 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, tobacco products, and related items as identified on order forms, in the quantities specified.
• Assist with sanitation duties, including cleaning the warehouse and emptying garbage, as assigned.
• Fuel, wash, and/or clean semi‑trucks/trailers based on the assigned distribution center.
• Assist with checking product for damage, verifying accurate product and quantities received according to purchase order (PO) and pallet label.
• Assist with completing selection orders: select products from warehouse racks/pick slots, assemble, palletize and/or shrink‑wrap products/pallets for customer orders, and label cases/pallets with order labels.
• Lift products weighing between 30‑60 lb frequently and up to 75 lb occasionally while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by properly disposing of pallet boards, wood chips, and other trash, and promptly cleaning spills according to safety guidelines.
• Operate power industrial equipment such as long‑tongued electric pallet jack, high‑extender high‑lift, and other moving equipment.
• Ensure equipment is in good working order according to safety checklist as required.
• Report damaged product and quality issues; 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.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (preferred) or equivalent.
• One year warehouse experience preferred.
• Prior experience operating power industrial equipment (electric pallet jack, long‑tongued electric pallet jack, high‑extender high lift) preferred.
• Ability to perform essential job functions for 8‑10‑hour shifts, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, day and evening hours, and overtime as assigned.
• English communication skills sufficient to read and interpret order forms and selection labels.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capability to work independently in a fast‑paced warehouse operation.
• Safe operation of warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and other material‑handling equipment.
• Adherence to safe working practices and company safety policies.
• Ability to work in multi‑temperature areas (e.g., freezer, coolers, dry conditions).
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to take direction from supervisors and work well with others.
• Ability to work under pressure, organize and prioritize work assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Accuracy and completeness in assigned tasks.
• Flexibility to handle changes in work requirements productively.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and use of hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequent walking, talking, crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lb with assistance as needed.
• Exposure to varying temperature and humidity conditions; moderate to high noise level.
• Ability to work 8‑10‑hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, days, nights, and overtime as assigned.