Janitor, Food Plant

The Janitor is responsible for keeping production areas, refrigeration/freezer areas, offices, conference rooms, breakrooms, and restrooms in the metro food production facility in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition to ensure a clean and safe work environment for Team Members and visitors. Responsibilities Clean food production spaces according to established SOPs, including using hot water, hoses, cleaning chemicals, scrub pads, and brushes. Clean warehouse floor with designated and approved equipment to meet company standards, including hand brooms, electric powered scrubbers, and sweepers. Clean offices (including dusting), break room (including microwaves, refrigerators, and tables), restrooms, and floors (including sweeping and mopping) and replenish paper goods and supplies as needed. Empty trash containers and replace liners. Perform duties as communicated by Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) leadership and adhere to cleaning and maintenance schedules. Record and document sanitation activities in compliance with sanitation protocols. Remove and properly dispose of all trash, recycle, cardboard, compost, and broken pallets. Utilize cleaning checklists and adhere to Safety and Master Sanitation Schedule Operating Procedures. Follow established hazardous material safety procedures. Keep department cleaning supplies filled and maintained and keep all supply shelves clean and stocked. Help with any cleaning emergencies that occur in the facility. Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience cleaning in the grocery/food industry or food manufacturing facility preferred. Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision. Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and holidays as required. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to company dress code and standards of production kitchen dress and personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation. Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals. Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Ability to use tools and equipment, including cleaning equipment, floor cleaners/buffers, knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. Ability to work in wet and dry conditions. May require use of ladders. At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. The wage range for this position is $21.50-$35.00 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits. Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). #J-18808-Ljbffr