Sanitation Worker

US Foods; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a warehouse cleaner responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the division building and related property. Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm with overtime. Location: Stock Yards Hawthorne, CA.

Responsibilities include sweeping, trash removal, pallet handling, spill cleanup, and basic maintenance. Requires HS diploma/GED; prior custodial work preferred. Benefits are described on the company site.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred.
• Able to read and write legibly; follow orders; basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and clean entire warehouse to maintain cleanliness.
• Empty trash and clean area daily; operate trash compactor when applicable.
• Pull pallets and clean/scrub product bays on a rotating basis.
• Clean spills or damaged product per safety requirements; recoup or dispose as needed.
• Perform light maintenance duties (bulbs, recycling, shrink wrap).
• Maintain facility grounds and dumpster areas; operate scrubber and pallet jack as needed.

Skills

Reading & writing

Follow instructions

Basic math

Able to work with supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Reach trucks

Pallet jack

Sweeper

Floor scrubber

Bailer

Hydraulic trash compactor

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEThe STOCK YARDS STORYWe’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.BASIC PURPOSEResponsible for the cleaning and maintenance of division building and related property.Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (OT)Location: Stock Yards Hawthorne, CAESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Sweeps and cleans entire warehouse to maintain required level of cleanliness.Empties trash bins and cleans trash area daily; operates trash compactor when applicable.Pulls pallets and cleans/scrubs product bays on a rotating basis.Cleans up any spills or breakages to inventoried product; recoups damages and determines if resalable or must be disposed of per government and U.S. Foodservice food safety requirements.Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (i.e. replacement of light bulbs, collecting recyclable materials, paper and shrink wrap collection pickup, checking freezer and cooler for leaks or ice build up, etc.)Prepares various reports and forms to document cleaning schedule, spillages, product damage, etc. May track and order maintenance supplies.May clean other areas of the warehouse and offices, to include break rooms, rest rooms, test kitchens, offices, etc.Maintain facility grounds and dumpster areas.Operates scrubber, pallet jack and high lift if required to perform duties.SUPERVISIONRELATIONSHIPSInternal: Warehouse associates, Warehouse ManagerExternal: VendorsQUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training: High School education or GED preferred.Related Experience: Previous custodial experience preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); able to work with little direct supervision. Experience in operation of warehouse equipment to include: reach trucks, pallet jacks, sweeper, floor scrubber, bailer, hydraulic trash compactor.Physical Requirements:JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:1. SIT Not Present2. STAND Frequent/Constant3. WALK Frequent/Constant4. DRIVE Occasionally(Fork lift, Pallet Jack, High Lift)JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A RarelyJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/AJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:1. Push/pull Occasionally/frequent 5-100 poundsItem: (Trash Cart, Broom , Mop, Pallet Jack)2. Climb/balance OccasionallyItem: Stairs, High Lift3. Stoop/squat Frequent/constant4. Kneel/bend Frequent/constant5. Bend Frequent/constant6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally7. Grasp objects Frequent/constanttype: Trash, Cleaning materials8. Manipulate objects Frequent/constant9. Twisting Occasionally/FrequentCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $19.00 and $21.84 hr.As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***