Sanitation Technician - Warehouse Cleaning - Full Time (63868)

Position Summary: We are seeking a diligent and reliable Sanitation Worker to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of our client's food distribution center. This role is crucial to ensuring that all areas, from dry storage to cold storage and exterior grounds, meet food safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to upholding sanitation practices, using appropriate equipment, and ensuring a safe, clean environment for our team and products.

Key Responsibilities: Pick up and dispose of trash, cardboard, shrink wrap, plastic, and other debris in designated areas. Move damaged and lost product to identified areas. Clean up product spills and maintain clean floors in aisles. Empty trash, garbage, and recycling bins in both internal and external areas. Clean dock plate areas and remove debris from trash/recycle staging areas. Clean under dock plates/levelers. Wipe down equipment lockers, handrails, and clean trash collection areas, including trash cans, compactors, and dumpsters. Remove stickers or labels from racks, walls, and floors. Remove ice and snow accumulation in frozen storage areas. Clean floors under racks, remove dust build-up, and clean door surfaces. Check and remove cobwebs from racking, walls, corners, and ceilings. Clean guardrails, posts, columns, and perimeter white lines. Clean overhead pipes, fixtures, fans, beams, and other overhead areas. Maintain cleanliness around bins, trays, and other storage equipment. Maintain cleanliness around the trash compactor/dumpster areas. Clean fence lines and wash down compactor/dumpster areas. Regularly clean and maintain cleanliness in common areas, restrooms, offices, break rooms, fitness centers, and various cleanliness and organization of security areas and other service zones.

Qualifications: Previous experience in sanitation, janitorial, or cleaning roles, preferably in a food production or distribution environment, is a plus. Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices (e.g., HACCP, GMP).Ability to operate cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers, pressure washers, and vacuums. Ability to work from elevated surfaces such as boom lifts and/or scissor lifts. Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling practices. Detail-oriented and able to maintain high standards of cleanliness in various areas.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Comfort with repetitive tasks and standing, bending, kneeling for extended periods. Ability to work in both cold storage and warm environments (e.g., freezers, coolers, dry areas).Capable of using cleaning chemicals safely with appropriate PPE.

Work Environment: Work in a variety of environments, including dry storage, cold storage, freezers, and exterior grounds. Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and equipment in a safe manner. Ability to follow safety protocols for working around heavy equipment and machinery.