Sanitation Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods Hawthorne, CA is seeking a full-time custodial associate to maintain cleanliness across the warehouse and surrounding areas. The role involves sweeping, trash handling, pallet movement, spill cleanup, and light maintenance tasks to ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Work hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm with potential overtime. Base pay ranges from $19.00 to $21.84 per hour, plus benefits. Applicants should be able to operate warehouse equipment and lift as needed.

Qualifications

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

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 spills or damages to inventory; determine resalability or disposal per safety requirements.
• Performs light maintenance duties (bulbs, recyclables, waste collection, freezer checks).
• Prepares reports/documentation of cleaning schedule and damages; may order supplies.
• May clean other areas of warehouse and offices as needed.
• Maintain facility grounds and dumpster areas.
• Operates scrubber, pallet jack and high lift as required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Follow orders

Basic math

Warehouse equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Reach trucks

Pallet jack

Floor scrubber

High lift

Bailer

Hydraulic trash compactor

Job description

Hawthorne CA

Full time

R283619

The STOCK YARDS STORY

We’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 PURPOSE

Responsible 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, CA

ESSENTIAL 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.

SUPERVISION

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Warehouse associates, Warehouse Manager

External: Vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/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:

1. SIT Not Present
2. STAND Frequent/Constant
3. WALK Frequent/Constant
4. DRIVE Occasionally

(Fork lift, Pallet Jack, High Lift)

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A Rarely

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. Push/pull Occasionally/frequent 5-100 pounds

Item: (Trash Cart, Broom , Mop, Pallet Jack)

1. Climb/balance Occasionally

Item: Stairs, High Lift

1. Stoop/squat Frequent/constant
2. Kneel/bend Frequent/constant
3. Bend Frequent/constant
4. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
5. Grasp objects Frequent/constant

type: Trash, Cleaning materials

1. Manipulate objects Frequent/constant
2. Twisting Occasional/Frequent

Compensation 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 .

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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