Warehouse Janitor

Job Description Job Description About the Role:
The Janitor position within the Transportation and Warehousing industry plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across commercial buildings and facilities. This role ensures that all areas, including offices, restrooms, and common spaces, meet high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, which directly supports operational efficiency and employee well-being. The janitor will be responsible for performing routine cleaning tasks, handling waste disposal, and maintaining equipment in compliance with safety and food safety regulations. Additionally, the role requires attention to detail in cleaning stainless steel surfaces and other specialized materials to preserve facility aesthetics and functionality. Ultimately, the janitor contributes to creating a welcoming and safe environment that supports the overall mission of the transportation and warehousing operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of food safety training or certification relevant to janitorial duties.
Experience performing janitorial duties in a commercial or industrial setting.
Basic computer literacy to use scheduling and reporting software.
Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to follow them consistently.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in the transportation or warehousing industry.
Familiarity with cleaning and maintaining stainless steel surfaces.
Certification in occupational safety or hazardous materials handling.
Ability to operate specialized cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers or buffers.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
Responsibilities:
Perform daily janitorial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal in commercial buildings and warehouse facilities.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, and other common areas following established food safety and hygiene protocols.
Maintain and polish stainless steel surfaces and equipment to ensure cleanliness and prevent corrosion or damage.
Operate cleaning machinery and equipment safely and efficiently, including floor scrubbers and buffers.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to minimize hazards and ensure compliance with workplace safety standards.
Use computer systems to log cleaning schedules, report maintenance issues, and track supply inventory.
Assist with setting up and breaking down areas for special events or operational needs as required.
Skills:
The required skills such as trained food safety knowledge and janitorial duties are essential for maintaining hygienic and compliant environments, especially in areas where food safety standards apply. Proficiency in working with commercial buildings ensures the janitor can handle the scale and specific needs of large transportation and warehousing facilities. Skills in cleaning and maintaining stainless steel surfaces are used daily to preserve equipment and facility appearance. The ability to work with computers supports efficient scheduling, reporting, and communication within the team. Adherence to safety procedures is critical to protect both the janitor and other employees, ensuring a safe workplace and compliance with regulatory standards.