Sanitation worker

US Foods; Louisiana, Spokane (MO, LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical day one

Family health plan

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Safe work environment

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a sanitation worker to maintain cleanliness of the division building and warehouse. You will sweep and clean all areas, empty trash, pull pallets, and clean product bays; handle spills per food-safety requirements; perform light maintenance tasks; and assist with documenting cleaning schedules.

Starting pay is $23.64 to $26.27 per hour, with overtime possible. Benefits start day one and include 401K with company match up to 6%, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Able to read and write legibly and follow orders.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment including reach trucks and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and cleans entire warehouse to maintain cleanliness.
• Empties trash bins and cleans trash area daily; operates trash compactor when applicable.
• Pulls pallets and cleans product bays on a rotating basis.
• Cleans spills or breakages per government and food safety requirements.
• Performs light maintenance duties and orders maintenance supplies.
• Maintains facility grounds and dumpster areas.
• Operates scrubber, pallet jack and high lift if required.

Skills

Custodial experience

Warehouse equipment operation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Reach trucks

Pallet jacks

Floor scrubber

Sweepers

Bailers

Hydraulic trash compactor

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE

Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of division building and related property.

Our sanitation workers start at $ $23.64 to $26.27 hour depending on experience!

• 401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.

• Medical Benefits Start Day One!

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.

• Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.

• Employee uniforms provided.

• Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.

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:

• 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 Occasionally/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 $23.64 to $26.27.

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/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status *