Sanitation worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision starting Day 1

Paid vacation, sick, and personal time

Uniforms provided

Strong safety culture

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a sanitation worker to maintain cleanliness across the division warehouse. You will perform sweeping, trash removal, pallet handling, spill cleanup, and light maintenance, ensuring compliance with food safety rules and company standards.

The role includes preparing reports, stocking supplies, and maintaining grounds. Benefits start day one, with 401K, health coverage, and paid time off; previous custodial work is preferred and basic math, reading, and following instructions

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.

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.

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:

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 $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.

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***