General Sanitation Associate

Tempagencies Tucsonaz; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods in Coralville, IA is hiring a General Sanitation Associate for a temp-to-hire role. 1st shift runs from 7:00am to 4:30pm. The position focuses on maintaining a clean, sanitary, food-ready distribution environment and supporting food-safety and workplace-safety standards.

Typical duties include cleaning floors, docks, equipment, and storage areas; disposing of waste; and reporting sanitation or safety concerns. Experience with cleaning chemicals and safety protocols is important.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Courteous and professional communication skills.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize warehouse and operational areas according to schedules.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, wash, and remove debris from floors and work areas.
• Clean docks, racks, equipment, break areas, and other locations.
• Collect and dispose of trash, cardboard, damaged materials, and other waste.
• Use approved cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment safely.
• Respond to spills or other sanitation issues promptly.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, PPE, chemical-handling, and workplace-safety requirements.
• Assist with maintaining clean refrigerated, freezer, and dry-storage areas.
• Identify and report sanitation, safety, pest-control, equipment, or facility concerns.
• Complete assigned sanitation tasks and documentation as required.
• Work around warehouse traffic and material-handling equipment while maintaining safe work practices.
• Support periodic deep-cleaning or special sanitation projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

General Sanitation Associate

Join a team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and advancement! We are currently hiring General Warehouse Associates for a temp-to-hire position in Coralville, IA.

1st shift hours: 7:00am to 4:30pm

Par Rate: $17

Position Summary: Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, and food-ready distribution environment by cleaning warehouse areas, equipment, floors, docks, storage locations, and other assigned spaces. The position helps protect product integrity while supporting food-safety and workplace-safety standards. US Foods states that food safety and quality are priorities across its distribution centers and that it maintains formal programs, guidelines, and training around those expectations.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize warehouse and operational areas according to established schedules and procedures.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, wash, and remove debris from floors and work areas.
• Clean docks, racks, equipment, break areas, and other assigned locations.
• Collect and dispose of trash, cardboard, damaged materials, and other waste appropriately.
• Use approved cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment safely.
• Respond to spills or other housekeeping/sanitation issues promptly.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, PPE, chemical-handling, and workplace-safety requirements.
• Assist with maintaining clean refrigerated, freezer, and dry-storage areas.
• Identify and report sanitation, safety, pest-control, equipment, or facility concerns.
• Complete assigned sanitation tasks and documentation as required.
• Work around warehouse traffic and material-handling equipment while maintaining safe work practices.
• Support periodic deep-cleaning or special sanitation projects.

Typical Candidate Profile: Dependable attendance, attention to detail, safety awareness, ability to perform repetitive physical work, willingness to work in varying temperatures, and ability to work independently while following established sanitation procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to identify problems and make recommendations to solve problems.
• Courteous and professional communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stoop, walk and bend.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.