Sanitation Worker

Wegmans; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wegmans as a Facilities Sanitation Team Member, where you'll ensure the facility remains safe and clean. You'll respond to maintenance calls, operate cleaning equipment, and support various departments. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Higher premium pay for overtime

Affordable high-coverage health care benefits

Retirement plans with profit-sharing

Scholarship programs

LiveWell Employee & Family wellness programs

Exclusive discounts on various products

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service required.
• Preferred custodial/janitorial experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility cleanliness and safety.
• Respond to maintenance calls and perform tasks.
• Safely operate cleaning equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

As a Facilities Sanitation Team Member, you will help to keep the entire operation running smoothly. Working alongside the Operations Teams, this role provides excellent service to each department by responding quickly and efficiently to calls regarding spills, breaks, or other accidents, as well as maintaining the general upkeep and safety of the facility.

What will I do?

• Keep the facility in pristine condition, answer questions, and communicate potential dangers to management.
• Promptly respond to all maintenance calls, attending to spills, breaks, or other accidents, and perform various maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, etc.
• Work independently to prioritize and complete all assigned tasks efficiently, including keeping the warehouse floor clear of debris, cleaning and restocking restrooms, sweeping floors, emptying trash, cleaning windows, and other duties.
• Safely operate ride-on and walk-behind floor scrubbers, perform basic preventative maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Operate cardboard and plastic balers and compactors, load pallets and recyclables onto trailers.
• Maintain an organized, well-stocked, and streamlined supply room and maintenance stations, ensuring supplies are available for maintenance calls.
• Properly use equipment, handle products, keep accurate logs, follow sanitation practices according to food and human safety guidelines, adhere to Simplification 5S procedures, and comply with Wegmans policies, as well as federal and state laws.

Required Qualifications

• Customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Custodial/janitorial experience
• Experience using forklifts and pallet jacks

At Wegmans, we prioritize our people by offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks. We provide premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and recognized holidays, comprehensive health care coverage, wellness programs, paid time off (PTO), and flexible scheduling to accommodate individual needs.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

1. Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance
2. Higher premium pay rates for overtime, Sundays, or holidays
3. Affordable high-coverage health care benefits
4. Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) matching
5. Scholarship programs to support educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family wellness programs
7. Exclusive discounts on various products and services

***Eligibility requirements apply; offerings may vary by location and position.

For 25 years, our employees have recognized us on FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Join a family-owned, mission-driven company that values caring, respect, empowerment, high standards, and community involvement. With a supportive environment, leadership that cares, and opportunities for growth, Wegmans is where you can do what you love—and love what you do.