Sanitation Worker

US Foods; Streator (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a dedicated warehouse custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety across the facility. You will sweep, mop, and sanitize floors, empty trash, and assist with light maintenance while supporting daily operations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 am to 7:30 pm with occasional Saturdays; starting pay is $19.10 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills and the ability to read and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Related Experience: Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Read/write legibly; follow orders; basic math; work with little supervision. Experience operating warehouse equipment: reach trucks, pallet jacks, sweeper, floor scrubber, bailer, hydraulic trash compactor.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and clean entire warehouse to maintain cleanliness.
• Empty trash bins and clean trash area; operate trash compactor when applicable.
• Pull pallets and clean/scrub product bays on a rotating basis.
• Clean spills or breakages per food safety requirements; determine if items are resalable or dispose of.
• Perform light maintenance tasks (bulbs, recycling, waste, etc.).
• Prepare reports documenting cleaning schedules and damages; may order supplies.
• May clean offices, break rooms, restrooms, test kitchens and other areas.
• Maintain facility grounds and dumpster areas.
• Operate scrubber, pallet jack and high lift as needed.

Skills

Reading & writing

Following orders

Math basics

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Reach trucks

Pallet jacks

Floor scrubber

Sweeper

Bailer

Trash compactor

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE

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

JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

Schedule

Monday- Friday 11am-7:30pm With occasional Saturdays

Starting Pay $19.10

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:
5. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
6. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
7. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
8. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
9. 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) Occasional
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. The expected base rate for this role is between $18.60 and $19.10

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.

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