Sanitation Worker

Smart Foodservice Stores; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores is hiring for a Stock Yards Hawthorne, CA facility role focused on cleaning and maintenance. The worker will ensure cleanliness of the warehouse, assist with light maintenance, and help manage spills and damaged goods in compliance with safety standards.

The position runs Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm with potential overtime. Prior custodial experience is preferred, and basic math and reading/writing skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required or preferred.
• Previous custodial or maintenance experience is a plus.
• Able to read and write legibly; follow orders; perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and clean the warehouse to maintain required cleanliness.
• Empty trash, operate trash compactor when applicable.
• Move pallets and clean product bays on rotating basis.
• Clean spills and assess damaged or non-salable product per safety rules.
• Perform light maintenance tasks; track supplies and document schedules.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Following instructions

Basic math

Education

High School education or GED

Tools

Reach trucks

Pallet jacks

Sweeper

Floor scrubber

Bailer

Hydraulic trash compactor

Job description

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.

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

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

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))
2. Climb/balance Occasionally (Item: Stairs, High Lift)
3. Stoop/squat Frequent/constant
4. Kneel/bend Frequent/constant
5. Bend Frequent/constant
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequent/constant (type: Trash, Cleaning materials)
8. Manipulate objects Frequent/constant
9. 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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