Sanitation Technician - Edwardsville, IL

Save-A-Lot, Ltd.; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sanitation Technician, where your role is vital in maintaining a clean and safe environment in a bustling distribution center. You'll be responsible for cleaning various areas, operating heavy machinery, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position not only requires a strong work ethic and attention to detail but also offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are self-motivated and enjoy working as part of a team, this is the perfect chance to contribute to a culture of performance excellence and respect while making a difference every day.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of Powered Industrial Truck Operators Training (PITOT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gather debris and trash for disposal and maintain cleanliness in the warehouse.
• Safely operate heavy machinery like pallet jacks and forklifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Positive work history

Strong work ethic

Team spirit

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Sit-down forklifts

Floor scrubbers

Reach trucks

Job description

Sanitation Technician - Edwardsville, IL

29 Gateway Commerce Center Dr W, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA Req #837

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Purpose

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for the general cleaning of the warehouse, offices, restrooms, break rooms, and exterior grounds of the Distribution Center.

Responsibilities

• Gather debris and trash such as cardboard, tape, shrink wrap, paper, and damaged product resulting from distribution functions, taking items to designated areas for re-coupe or disposal.
• Track dumped product for proper inventory adjustments and report numbers to the inventory department.
• Sweep, mop, and dust warehouse areas including but not limited to break rooms, restrooms, offices, and exterior grounds.
• Maintain pest control stations as required by SAL policy.
• Fill out required paperwork for job completion tracking.
• Safely operate heavy machinery such as pallet jacks, sit-down forklifts, floor scrubbers, and reach trucks.
• Adhere to company policies, standards, and best practices.

About You

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of Powered Industrial Truck Operators Training (PITOT) certification required. (Training provided by the company).
• Attention to detail and have strong communication skills in English.
• Must be able to count accurately, match and write numbers, and have a positive work history including safety and attendance.
• Strong work ethic.
• Team spirit, self-motivated, and initiative to support the needs of a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work required shift schedules and varying days of the week including holidays and/or weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, bend, walk, kneel, squat, turn, reach, pull, push, and lift up to 85 pounds in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time.
• Regularly works in freezers, coolers, and refrigerators in temperatures as low as -15 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and/or move about for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp, twist, and use sawing motions for extended periods of time.

Our Values

Ability to demonstrate, understand, and apply our workplace values.

Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome.

Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence.

Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability.

Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.