Warehouse Janitor

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Why You'll Love Schaedler Yesco Distribution:
At Schaedler Yesco Distribution, we've been illuminating the electrical industry since 1924! As a family- and employee-owned company, we take pride in providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. With 29 locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, we provide comprehensive solutions in lighting, datacomm, automation, and industrial services.
What Sets Us Apart are our Core Values:

• Commitment to Integrity
  
• Teamwork
  
• Accountability
  
• Profitability
  

Where we work hard and go home happy!
Electrifying Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Choose from 2 PPO options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX-coverage kicks in just 60 days after the 1st of the month.
  
• 401K with company match.
  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
  
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Become a stakeholder in our success!
  
• Quarterly bonuses.
  
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
  
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off
  
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
  

Work Shift Hours: Monday- Friday 6 AM- 2:30 PM until production is completed. Full-Time

Summary/ Objective:

The Warehouse Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment. This position focuses on warehouse housekeeping duties to support safe and efficient operations by removing cardboard and trash, sweeping floors, collecting shrink wrap, and keeping warehouse work areas free of debris.

Essential Functions:

• Sweep warehouse floors and keep aisles, staging areas, and workspaces clean and free of debris.
• Collect and dispose of cardboard, shrink wrap, trash, and other warehouse waste throughout the shift.
• Break down cardboard for recycling and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
• Cut and remove shrink wrap from pallets and work areas as needed.
• Empty trash and recycling containers throughout the warehouse.
• Clean spills promptly and safely to prevent accidents.
• Operate floor sweepers, scrubbers, vacuums, and other cleaning equipment as assigned.
• Assist with general warehouse housekeeping projects and periodic deep-cleaning assignments.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and notify management when repairs or replacements are needed.
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals in accordance with company policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Follow all company safety procedures and immediately report hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Support warehouse operations by maintaining clean aisles, dock areas, and workstations to promote safety and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Consistently follows safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Properly handles cleaning chemicals, equipment, and waste materials.
• Identifies and reports workplace hazards promptly.
• Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes assigned areas.
• Notices and addresses cleanliness or maintenance issues before they become larger problems.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Completes assigned tasks on time with minimal supervision.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining assigned areas.
• Reports maintenance issues, safety concerns, and supply shortages promptly.
• Understands and follows written and verbal instructions.
• Communicates professionally with supervisors and coworkers.

Work Environment:

• Warehouse environment with exposure to dust, noise, forklifts, and moving equipment.

Mental Demands:

• Able to gather information, use logic to analyze information and adapt well in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability
• Willingness to give and receive constructive criticism
• Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to make sound decisions and see buy-in from others

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have:

• the ability to stand, walk for moderately long distances, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weight up to 50lbs
• Ability to use a keyboard and type proficiently
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience:

• Previous janitorial, custodial, or warehouse cleaning experience preferred but not required.

Other Duties:

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.