Warehouse Perishable Sanitation

UNFI; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 19,604 - 27,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k

PTO plan

Health benefits

Mentorship program

Job summary

A leading grocery wholesaler is seeking a Warehouse Sanitation team member in Quincy, FL to ensure cleanliness in the distribution center. This role involves routine cleaning tasks, operating cleaning equipment, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates must be able to lift heavy supplies and follow safety protocols. This entry-level, full-time position offers starting pay at $17.25/hr, competitive benefits including 401k, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Ability to reach and lift supplies weighing up to approximately 100 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and good balance are essential.
• Experience in a warehouse environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of the warehouse and distribution center.
• Perform routine cleaning such as vacuuming and mopping.
• Assist with snow removal and report major repair needs.

Skills

Safety guidelines understanding

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Good judgment

Education

Warehouse/Operations preferred

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Brooms

Job description

Job Overview

Ensure the cleanliness of the warehouse. Primary responsibility is cleaning of the distribution center (75% of duties). Perform routine cleaning including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors; dusting, washing walls, doors, and windows, and emptying trash. Perform minor preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Assist service personnel as needed. Report major repair and maintenance needs. Assist with snow removal. The Warehouse Sanitation team is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the warehouse environment. This role involves routine cleaning of warehouse floors, shelves, restrooms, equipment, and other designated areas to ensure a safe, organized, and sanitary workspace. Workers in this team must follow health and safety protocols, manage cleaning supplies, and use equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, and pressure washers. Attention to detail, the ability to follow cleaning schedules, and adherence to safety regulations are critical in this role to prevent accidents, contamination, and promote overall operational efficiency.

Schedule

Working Days: Monday - Friday 6:00 PM-2:30 AM

Pay

Starting at $17.25/hr with weekly paychecks.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Ensures that you have all of the needed janitorial equipment.
• Operates floor scrubber.
• Sweeps and vacuums dock plates.
• Sweeps and mop sanitation barriers.
• Empties trash bins from all locations in the cooler, grocery and loading dock, offices and break areas.
• Empties cardboard and plastic recycling and compacts
• Keeps all areas free of debris such as wood fragments, pallet wrap, labels, and paper.
• Removes empty pallets and clean and mop slots.
• Discards leaking product and records on the reconditioning log.
• Reports any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead.
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.

Job Requirements

• Reach and lift cleaning work aides and supplies weighing up to approximately 100 lbs.
• Operate large floor cleaning machine and equipment.
• Push and pull heavy floor cleaning machines.
• Manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Perform repetitive arm movements required for cleaning procedures.
• Use and operate related work aides such as: brooms, dust mops, mops, mop buckets.

Qualifications

• Understands Safety guidelines.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers.
• Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required.
• Understand procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment

• Onsite Role: This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office.
• Work in a temperature-controlled environment ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation.

About UNFI

We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 58 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits

Competitive 401k, PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits (Washington)

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details. Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Qualified Applications

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services