Janitorial Associate – Full-Time

Don-Lee Distributors, Inc.; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Company-paid Life, Short-Term & Long‑/

Job summary

West Side Beer Distributing in Romulus, MI is seeking a reliable Janitorial Associate to join our warehouse team. This hands-on role focuses on keeping the facility clean, safe, and organized to support daily operations.

You will clean warehouse areas, operate basic cleaning equipment after training, and assist with outdoor upkeep while following safety procedures. This full-time position offers weekday hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards and facility concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to safely work around warehouse equipment and vehicle traffic.

Responsibilities

• Keep warehouse and facility clean, organized, and safe.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and maintain floors and other surfaces.
• Empty trash and dispose of waste while keeping areas neat.
• Replenish restroom and cleaning supplies and notify supervisor when low.
• Safely operate floor scrubbers and cleaning equipment after training.
• Follow safety procedures when handling cleaning chemicals and hazards.
• Report spills or maintenance issues to Warehouse Supervisor.
• Assist with outdoor upkeep including snow/ice removal as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Hazard reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Family Owned. Community Focused. Employee Centric.

West Side Beer Distributing is a family-owned, Michigan-based, beverage wholesaler with operations in the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Metro Detroit areas. We take an employee-centric, community-focused approach in how we do business. And we are looking for team members who share those same values!

West Side Beer Distributing is a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages multiple approaches and points of view. We believe that this creates an atmosphere where everyone, from any background, can do their best work.

\"The best word I can use to describe West Side Beer is Family. People feel valued, people feel that they matter. The company is fully making a commitment to them to make sure they love to work at the place they work.\"

- Tony DePagter, Business Development Manager

West Side Beer Distributing offers competitive benefit packages for eligible, full time employees. We provide a wide array of benefits options to choose from which allows employees to select the best plans for them and their families.

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Paternity Leave

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Community Appreciation Program

Open Positions

Position:Janitorial Associate – Full-Time

Location: Romulus, MI

Job Id:1232

# of Openings:1

Janitorial Associate - Full-Time

West Side Beer Distributing is looking for a reliable and hardworking Janitorial Associate to join our Warehouse team in Romulus. In this hands‑on role, you’ll help maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and facility while supporting basic grounds and facility upkeep.

Location: Romulus, MI
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM
Pay: Starting at $19.00 per hour, based on experience or qualifications
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance


• Company-paid Life, Short-Term & long-Term Disability


• 401(k) with company match


• Training provided for required equipment


• Opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented company

What You’ll Do

As a Janitorial Associate, you’ll help keep our warehouse and facility clean, organized, and safe for our associates and daily operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Clean and maintain warehouse areas, restrooms, break rooms, offices, and other assigned areas.


• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and maintain floors and other surfaces.


• Empty trash and properly dispose of waste while keeping assigned areas neat and orderly.


• Replenish restroom and cleaning supplies and notify your supervisor when supplies need to be reordered.


• Safely operate floor scrubbers, vacuums, and other cleaning equipment after receiving appropriate training.


• Follow all safety procedures when working with cleaning chemicals, equipment, warehouse traffic, and other workplace hazards.


• Report spills, leaks, damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and other facility issues to the Warehouse Supervisor.


• Assist with outdoor upkeep, including removing trash and debris and assisting with snow and ice removal as needed.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, and takes pride in doing quality work.Required:

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.


• Ability to work independently and stay on task with limited supervision.


• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.


• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards and facility concerns.


• Ability to communicate effectively and work respectfully with coworkers and supervisors.


• Ability to safely work around warehouse equipment, vehicle traffic, loading areas, and other workplace hazards.

Preferred, but not required:

• High school diploma or GED.


• Previous janitorial, custodial, commercial cleaning, warehouse, or facilities experience.


• Experience operating a forklift or other powered equipment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position works in an active warehouse and distribution environment, including cool or refrigerated areas and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

The position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.


• Frequently bend, reach, kneel, squat, and perform repetitive cleaning movements.


• Push and pull cleaning equipment, carts, containers, and other materials.


• Lift and carry cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment.


• Work safely around warehouse equipment, vehicle traffic, loading areas, cleaning chemicals, wet floors, and other facility hazards.


• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice.

Why West Side Beer Distributing?

At West Side Beer Distributing, our associates are an important part of what keeps our operation moving. We value reliability, teamwork, safety, and taking pride in your work. If you’re looking for a steady, hands‑on position with a consistent weekday schedule, we’d love to meet you!

West Side Beer Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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