Sanitation/Cleaner - 1st Shift

Distribution Center Cleaner

Shift: 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, OT as required

Pay: $18/hr

Position Summary

The Distribution Center Cleaner conducts the deep cleaning and upkeep of an assigned area in a distribution center. This person operates at the direction of a supervisor, either singly or as a member of a team. Safe operation in accordance with Company policies is of prime importance.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and maintains buildings/facilities. Performs heavy cleaning duties on a variety of surfaces within the distribution center.
• Notifies managers concerning the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and working relationships with DC Associates and leaders, co-workers, and vendors.
• Complies with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company and regulatory authorities.
• Cleaner must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Sometimes using ladders or powered equipment, dusts and washes furniture, walls, machines, ceilings, equipment, and other surfaces
• Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks
• May remove stains from such surfaces as walls, floors, and equipment using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Will be required to properly and safely use and mix cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and company standards.
• Removes debris
• Empty trash and cardboard containers and sweep floors
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures
• Cleans interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees
• Sprays insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation
• Must keep supply closet neat and orderly and maintain equipment in good working order
• Requisitions supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and possibly checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
• Operate floor scrubbing equipment, cardboard baler and maintain all stations containing janitorial equipment
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Drives vehicles (if required) to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners
• Operates powered equipment
• Works at high heights or in tight spaces
• Will work around powered equipment
• May be expected to make basic repairs
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work at heights and in tight environments
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to be on their feet most of the day and walk several miles each day.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required
• 1 yr of similar work experience
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to clearly communicate/convey information with co-workers and vendors
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, and managers.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well alone and closely with others in a team environment
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours, and wet or uneven surfaces
• Generally in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.

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