Cleaner 2nd Shift

Dollar Tree; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Overtime options

Holiday pay

PTO eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a dedicated cleaner for our distribution center to perform heavy cleaning tasks across floors, walls, and fixtures. You will follow chemical usage procedures and operate floor scrubbing equipment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include maintaining supply areas, reporting hazards, and supporting upkeep of building systems. The role may involve dak operations and occasional driving for site access.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work at heights and in tight environments.
• Regularly sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds.
• Must be on feet most of the day and walk several miles daily.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains buildings and facilities, including floors, walls, and fixtures.
• Operates cleaning equipment safely and follows chemical usage procedures.
• Monitors safety and security procedures and reports hazards.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.
• Drives vehicles to cleaning site if required.

Skills

Height work

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Cleans and maintains buildings/facilities. Performs heavy cleaning duties on a variety of surfaces within the distribution center.
• Notifies managers concerning the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and working relationships with DC Associates and leaders, co-workers, and vendors.
• Complies with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company and regulatory authorities.
• Cleaner must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned.

Responsibilities

Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.

Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

Sometimes using ladders or powered equipment, dusts and washes furniture, walls, machines, ceilings, equipment, and other surfaces

Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks

May remove stains from such surfaces as walls, floors, and equipment using chemicals and cleaning solutions.

Will be required to properly and safely use and mix cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and company standards.

Empty trash and cardboard containers and sweep floors

Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures

Cleans interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees

Sprays insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation

Must keep supply closet neat and orderly and maintain equipment in good working order

Requisitions supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties

Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and possibly checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created

Operate floor scrubbing equipment, cardboard baler and maintain all stations containing janitorial equipment

Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.

Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.

Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.

Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.

Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.

Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.

Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.

Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Drives vehicles (if required) to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners

Operates powered equipment

Works at high heights or in tight spaces

Will work around powered equipment

May be expected to make basic repairs

Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work at heights and in tight environments

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee must be able to be on their feet most of the day and walk several miles each day.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required

1 yr of similar work experience

Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.

Ability to maintain a positive attitude.

Ability to clearly communicate/convey information with co-workers and vendors

Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, and managers.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Ability to work well alone and closely with others in a team environment

Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours, and wet or uneven surfaces
• Generally in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.

Excellent Total Compensation Package for Our Distribution Center Associates!

Starting pay at $22.50plus $1.00 shift differential for shifts that start after 2 pm

Flexible overtime options

Associate Reward Program when exceeding expectations in a direct labor role

Step Increase at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years with a cap of $27.00

Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance are provided benefits and paid for by the company.

Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision,voluntary life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) , discounted stock purchase plan, primary care giver, parental leaves, daily pay, tuition reimbursement and an Emotional Wellbeing Solutions program.

All full-time Dollar Tree DC Associates are eligible for up to 48 hours of holiday pay.

All full-time Dollar Tree DC Associates who have completed 180 days of employment and who work an average of 35 hours per week will be eligible for PTO. If hired during the first or second fiscal quarter, 2 days will be given for the remainder of the year. The full grant of 11 days will be given at the beginning of the next fiscal year. Year 2-4 will grant 16 days, year 5-14 will grant 21 days, and 15+ years will grant 25.5 days.

Dollar Tree Distribution is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We conduct pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks. Dollar Tree Distribution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by the law. An applicant who qualifies as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act has the right to request and receive a reasonable accommodation for any step in the selection process. If you are an applicant who needs an accommodation for the interview process, you should request an accommodation with the recruiter scheduling the interview. If you need an accommodation for any other step in the application process, please contact the HR Department at [phone] for additional information.

Full time

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