Warehouse Custodian

Lineage; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage is seeking a Warehouse Sanitation Worker to maintain clean, safe facilities across dry, refrigerated, and freezer zones. You will operate cleaning equipment, handle chemicals safely per SDS/PPE, and follow PPE standards in a fast-paced warehouse.

Hours are 1pm–9:30pm, Monday to Friday. Physical work includes lifting up to 50 lbs and passing background/drug screens. Lineage emphasizes a collaborative, safety-first environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./23 kgs.
• Must be comfortable handling cleaning chemicals and following SDS and PPE requirements.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand instructions in English.
• Able to work in temperatures from -20°F/-25°C to 100°F/37°C in various storage zones.
• Preferred: high school diploma or GED; 3–12 months janitorial/ sanitation/ warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum warehouse floors, dock areas, racking bases, and pedestrian walkways.
• Dust racks, beams, and structural surfaces.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, breakrooms, locker rooms, and office spaces daily.
• Empty trash bins and remove debris from work areas.
• Collect, compact, and dispose of cardboard, shrink wrap, pallet debris, and general waste.
• Keep compactor and baler areas clean and organized.
• Keep interior and exterior of the building clean.
• Operate sanitation tasks in dry storage, refrigerated cooler, and sub-zero freezer areas per zone protocols.
• Apply/ store cleaning chemicals according to OSHA, SDS, and GWP with PPE.
• Report spills, damaged racking, pest activity, or unsafe conditions to management.

Skills

Operate cleaning equipment

Chemicals handling

Basic math

SDS/PPE compliance

Flexible schedule

Read instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Walk-behind scrubbers

Ride-on scrubbers

Sweepers

Vacuums

Compactors

Job description

Hours - 1pm - 9:30pm ( Monday to Friday )

Maintain appropriate sanitation levels in and around company facilities, including dry, refrigerated, and freezer zones, while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum warehouse floors, dock areas, racking bases, and pedestrian walkways

• Dust racks, beams, and structural surfaces
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, breakrooms, locker rooms, and office spaces daily
• Empty trash bins and remove debris from work areas
• Collect, compact, and dispose of cardboard, shrink wrap, pallet debris, and general waste
• Keep compactor and baler areas clean and organized
• Keep the interior and exterior of the building clean
• Perform sanitation tasks in dry storage, refrigerated cooler, and sub-zero freezer areas, following zone-specific protocols to prevent contamination and protect product integrity
• Apply and store cleaning chemicals according to OSHA, SDS, and Good Warehousing Practices (GWP) requirements, using required PPE
• Immediately report spills, damaged racking, pest activity, or unsafe conditions to management

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate industrial cleaning equipment, including walk-behind and ride-on scrubbers, sweepers, and vacuums, in accordance with training and safety guidelines
• Operate compactors and other machinery as necessary to complete sanitation tasks
• Support special projects and general labor needs as assigned

Minimum Requirements (knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Ability to operate floor cleaning equipment and compactors
• Must be comfortable handling cleaning chemicals and following SDS and PPE requirements
• Basic math skills
• Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./23 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Preferred: high school diploma or GED; 3-12 months of janitorial, sanitation, or warehouse experience

Pay Range: $15.48 - $26.11

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.