Sanitation Associate

About the Role

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the warehouse and surrounding areas. This role includes performing scheduled sanitation duties, operating cleaning equipment, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards. The Sanitation Associate plays a vital role in supporting workplace safety and operational efficiency in a high-volume logistics center.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 2PM-10:30PM

Compensation: $15.75 per hour (Base Hourly Wage) + $0.50 per hour (2nd Shift Differential)

Key Responsibilities

• Follow established sanitation and cleaning schedules for the logistics center.
• Sweep, mop, dust, and clean designated warehouse and office areas.
• Remove trash, recyclables, and debris in compliance with facility standards.
• Maintain restrooms, breakrooms, and other employee common areas.
• Safely operate sanitation and maintenance equipment (e.g., floor scrubbers, trash compactors).
• Monitor and replenish sanitation supplies and materials as needed.
• Inspect cleaning tools and equipment for safe operation and report issues promptly.
• Comply with company safety and sanitation standards, including OSHA and customer requirements.
• Properly handle cleaning chemicals and follow Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards.
• Support audits and inspections by ensuring sanitation areas meet compliance expectations.
• Assist with light facility maintenance tasks as directed.
• Report damages, spills, or unsafe conditions to management immediately.
• Support warehouse operations through additional cleaning or maintenance duties during peak periods.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent – or equivalent relevant experience.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Comfort working at elevations up to 25 feet, when required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience using basic tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sanitation, janitorial, or warehouse environments (Preferred).
• Familiarity with warehouse operations in a 3PL or distribution environment (Preferred).

Physical Requirements

This position requires the physical ability to:

• Stand and/or walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours).
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Climb stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds at various heights including ground-level and racking zones frequently.
• Reach with hands and arms overhead and below waist level.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift heavier items with or without assistance.
• Use fine motor skills/manual dexterity to operate equipment, tools, or keyboards.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or control objects.
• See clearly at close range and at distance, with peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment signals in a noisy environment.

Work Environment

This position operates in a warehouse and distribution center environment. The employee is frequently exposed to:

• Varying temperatures, including but not limited to refrigerated or non-climate-controlled areas.
• Loud noise levels, such as machinery, forklifts, and conveyor systems.
• Dust, odors, and airborne particles.
• Concrete flooring and moving mechanical equipment.
• Frequent exposure to powered industrial vehicles and warehouse traffic.
• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Early access to earned wages
• High performance culture with a continuous improvement mindset
• Opportunities for advancement!