2nd Shift Warehouse Sanitation Associate - Edison, NJ

Warehouse Janitor

Primary responsibility is cleaning of the distribution center (75% of duties). Perform routine cleaning including vacuuming; sweeping, and mopping floors; dusting, washing walls, doors, and windows, and emptying trash. Perform minor preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Assist service personnel as needed. Reports major repair and maintenance needs. Assist with snow removal.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensures that location has all of the needed janitorial equipment
• Operates floor scrubber
• Sweeps and vacuums dock plates
• Sweeps and mop sanitation barriers
• Empties trash bins from all locations in the cooler, grocery and loading dock, offices and break areas
• Empties cardboard and plastic recycling and compacts
• Keeps all areas free of debris such as wood fragments, pallet wrap, labels, and paper
• Removes empty pallets and clean and mop slots
• Discards leaking product and records on reconciliation log
• Reports any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safety Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications:

· High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent related experience

Experience:

· Warehouse/Operations/Manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· Understanding of Safety guidelines

· Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and mop

· Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes

· Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Onsite Role:

· This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office.

Travel (minor):

· This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Warehouse Roles:

· Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.

· Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation.

· Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.

· Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.

· Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work-related equipment.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Woodstock Farms: Ability to work in an environment containing tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, sesame, milk and different spices like pepper, chili, etc.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company: United Natural Trading LLC