Sanitation Associate - 1st Shift

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation from hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity protection

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and short-term disable

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Joliet, IL is hiring a Sanitation Associate to maintain high sanitation levels in company facilities, including warehouses and restrooms. The role requires operating cleaning tools and following safety standards to uphold cleanliness and safety.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 7am–3pm with a starting base pay of $17.50/hour plus a $1.50 shift differential, and offers benefits and growth opportunities within a family‑oriented company.

Qualifications

• Must maintain high sanitation standards across facilities.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow OSHA and MSDS standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation levels in facilities, breakrooms, offices, restrooms and grounds.
• Use cleaning tools and equipment to meet sanitation standards.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly cleaning checklists and ensure pest control readiness.
• Adhere to safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Sanitation

Cleaning tools

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediatelyupon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Pay in Joliet, IL:

• Base pay $17.50 per hour based on skills and experience
• 2nd Shift differential starting at $1.50

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am-3pm

Summary

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for maintaining sanitation levels and recycling programs in company facilities as set forth by company standards. This position will be responsible for warehouse, breakrooms, offices, restrooms and facility grounds based on location.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure that the highest degree of sanitation is maintained in the facility.
• Use various tools and equipment, including hand brooms, blowers, vacuum cleaners, powered sweeper scrubbers, scissor lifts, and boom lifts to meet company sanitation standards.
• Ensure that trash cans and recycling containers are emptied and maintained.
• Ensure that pest control systems are operating effectively.
• Maintain sanitation area, supplies, and inventory of those supplies.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cleaning checklists.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Comply with AIB and Food Safety Defense standards.
• Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

What We Need from You:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Must be able to perform any physically exerting duties in a warehouse environment, which may not be temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout the seasons.

Helpful Experience (Not Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous sanitation experience.

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Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

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