Associate, Sanitation

Quirch Foods, LLC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription DrugPlan

Disability Plan

Life insurance Plan

401K savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Personal Time off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Quirch Foods, LLC is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Janitorial Associate to maintain clean and safe facilities, including cold storage environments. You will follow cleaning procedures, operate equipment, and support overall sanitation and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ability to work independently, and adherence to PPE requirements in a fast-paced distribution setting. Candidate should have at least two years in a related field and be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application, and disposal.
• Knowledge of washing and cleaning in a cold warehouse environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision.
• Physical requirements: must be able to kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, bend, etc. with comfort and ease; must also be able to move objects weighing between 20 and 50lbs.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environment (PPE provided)
• Ability to solve problems in independent and team setting
• Safety commitment

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment, work area, paint mixing area, and other areas around the warehouse.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Janitorial duties such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, and general clean-up of outside areas.
• Removal of trash from all office spaces and surrounding areas.
• Work safely in accordance with company safety rules and procedures at all times including keeping your work area clean and orderly.
• Maintain food safety standards and report warehouse issues to supervisor or managerial staff
• Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers
• Responsible for maintaining all restrooms sanitary
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Attention to safety

Instruction following

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Clean equipment, work area, paint mixing area, and other areas around the warehouse
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Janitorial duties such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, and general clean-up of outside areas around the office.
• Removal of trash from all office spaces and surrounding areas.
• Work safely in accordance with company safety rules and procedures at all times including keeping your work area clean and orderly
• Maintain food safety standards
• Respond to emergency situations as required
• Report any warehouse issues to supervisor or managerial staff
• Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers
• Responsible for maintaining all restrooms sanitary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements

• Two years of experience in a related field preferred
• Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application, and disposal
• Knowledge of washing and cleaning in a cold warehouse environment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision.
• Physical requirements: must be able to kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, bend, etc. with comfort and ease; must also be able to move objects weighing between 20 and 50lbs
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environment (PPE provided)
• Ability to solve problems in independent and team setting
• Safety commitment

Benefits you will enjoy

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan
• 401K savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time off
• Employee Discounts

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

We are Quirch Foods. Our Passion is your Joy. We are one of the largest distributors of food products in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with a customer list that includes independent and chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, processors and manufacturers, cruise lines, and restaurants. With 55 years of solid history and experience, today we operate a fleet of just under 500 refrigerated trucks and over 2.3 million square feet of combined distribution space through 22 facilities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Puerto Rico. Quirch Foods owns a portfolio of proprietary food brands and offers domestic and international logistics, cold chain services, marketing support, as well as advanced technological solutions to provide unmatched service to its customers. Our culture is one of Win/Win, not just for our customers but also for every team member. We take pride in our diverse workforce, and each team member takes part in the company’s continuous growth.