Early-Morning Warehouse Sanitation Specialist

Charlie's Produce; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on 1st

ESOP and 401(k)

Paid vacations, holidays and sick days

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Competitive hourly pay $21.00-23.00

Performance raise and yearly review

Job summary

Charlie’s Produce, a leading West Coast wholesale produce company, is hiring sanitation team members for full-time warehouse work. Shifts start early (6am) with 8–10 hour days; Sundays and holidays required.

You will ensure cleanliness across warehouse, freezer areas, and lunchrooms while handling equipment like bailers, forklifts, and floor scrubbers. The role demands physical effort, ability to lift 25–50 lbs, and comfort with cold temperatures and loud environments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and communicate with the sanitation and operations teams.
• Willing to work near moving mechanical parts and in extreme cold (warehouse temp around 36 degrees).
• Willing to work at heights on a scissor lift.
• Willing to be exposed to wet or humid conditions (produce-related).
• Ability to lift and move up to 25–50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions and data.
• Must follow instructions and be reliable.
• Observe and follow proper safety and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sweep floors and clean debris in the warehouse, freezer and lunchrooms.
• Sanitize restrooms and lunchrooms daily, including equipment.
• Perform deep cleaning projects as needed.
• Clean standing water using floor scrubber machine.
• Break down boxes and recycle; operate bailer machine.
• Regular trash removal from offices and warehouse using forklift or riding pallet jack.
• Check for pest activity regularly.
• Main equipment used: bailer, trash compactor, electric riding pallet jack, forklift, floor scrubber, and scissor lift.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Tools

Bailer

Trash compactor

Electric riding pallet jack

Forklift

Floor scrubber

Scissor lift

Job description

Charlie’s Produce, a leading West Coast wholesale produce company, is hiring sanitation team members for full-time warehouse work. Shifts start early (6am) with 8–10 hour days; Sundays and holidays required.

You will ensure cleanliness across warehouse, freezer areas, and lunchrooms while handling equipment like bailers, forklifts, and floor scrubbers. The role demands physical effort, ability to lift 25–50 lbs, and comfort with cold temperatures and loud environments.