Sanitation worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical benefits start day one

Low-cost family coverage

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Safety culture

Job summary

US Foods in Spokane is hiring a sanitation worker to maintain cleanliness of the warehouse and surrounding facilities. You will operate cleaning equipment, support safety protocols, and document routines and spills as part of a team-led site operation.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, basic math and reading ability, and the capacity to follow directions with minimal supervision. Competitive benefits and an emphasis on safety are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Custodial or janitorial experience preferred.
• Able to read and write legibly; follow orders; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and cleans entire warehouse to maintain cleanliness.
• Empties trash bins and cleans area; operates trash compactor when applicable.
• Picks pallets, cleans bays, and recoups damaged product per safety rules.
• Performs light maintenance and tracks cleaning schedule and supplies.
• Operates scrubber, pallet jack and high lift as needed.

Skills

Read & write

Follow instructions

Basic math

Work with minimal supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Reach trucks

Pallet jacks

Floor scrubber

Bailer

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.

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:

• SIT Not Present
• STAND Frequent/Constant
• WALK Frequent/Constant
• DRIVE Occasionally

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A Rarely

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• Push/pull Occasionally/frequent 5-100 pounds

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

• Climb/balance Occasionaly

Item: Stairs, High Lift

• Stoop/squat Frequent/constant
• Kneel/bend Frequent/constant
• Bend Frequent/constant
• Reach above shoulder Occasionally
• Grasp objects Frequent/constant

type: Trash, Cleaning materials

• Manipulate objects Frequent/constant
• 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.

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