Warehouse Custodian

Americold Logistics, LLC. in; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a dependable Janitor to maintain clean and safe facilities in our Atlanta warehouse and office spaces. You will perform heavy cleaning, assist with grounds upkeep, and ensure sanitation in work areas.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to follow safety rules. You must be able to work independently, handle seasonal snow removal, and comply with OSHA standards. OT may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or at least one year related work experience.
• Ability to follow safety rules, procedure manuals and diagrams.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and janitorial techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy cleaning duties including floors, rugs, walls, glass, and rubbish removal.
• Conduct routine cleaning and notify management for repairs.
• Ensure pest control systems operate effectively and report issues to supervisor.
• Remove ice and snow from walkways and parking lots seasonally.
• Keep company grounds free of litter and debris.
• Work safely and report hazards to shift supervisor.
• Comply with OSHA standards and company safety procedures.
• Follow attendance policy and show up for assigned shifts.
• May wash and sweep interiors of trailers and/or railcars.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional duties outside normal responsibilities.

Skills

Follow written & verbal instructions

Safety compliance

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Safe use of cleaning chemicals

Strong communication

Independent worker

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Steamers

Floor scrubbers

Carpet cleaners

Job description

Primary Responsibility :

Under general supervision, the Janitor will keep buildings in office, break rooms, bathrooms, yard/ground, parking lots warehouse and/or dock areas in a clean and orderly condition. Ensures sanitation of work areas.

What You’ll Do :

• Perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass and removing rubbish.
• Perform routine maintenance activities and cleaning show or debris from grounds, notifying management of need for repairs
• May be required to ensure that pest control systems are operating effectively and report any problems to supervisor.
• Remove ice and snow from pedestrian walkways and parking lots as seasonally required.
• Keep company grounds free of litter and debris.
• Work safely. Report hazards to shift supervisor.
• Comply with OSHA standards.
• Comply with Company safety procedures in the workplace.
• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.
• May be required to wash and/or sweep insides of trailers and/or railcars.
• Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What Experience and Education You Need :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred or at least one year related work experience.

What Could Set You Apart :

• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to solve routine problems.
• Ability to understand and follow all safety rules, procedure manuals, and diagrams.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning chemicals
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and janitorial techniques
• Ability to work independently
• May work overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings, as directed and authorized by management
• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.
• May be required to use cleaning equipment such as steamers, floor scrubbers and carpet cleaners.

Physical Requirements :

While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate is frequently required to use hands to handle objects; talk or hear; stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The associate is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the warehouse is usually moderate. Please be aware that you will be exposed to Outside weather conditions.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer :

Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.