UNFI
Warehouse Sanitation Associate – UNFI
Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better‑for‑you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family‑owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.
Position Purpose 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. Report major repair and maintenance needs. Assist with snow removal.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties
Ensure that you have all of the needed janitorial equipment.
Operate floor scrubber.
Sweep and vacuum dock plates.
Sweep and mop sanitation barriers.
Empty trash bins from all locations in the cooler, grocery and loading dock, offices and break areas.
Empty cardboard and plastic recycling and compact.
Keep all areas free of debris such as wood fragments, pallet wrap, labels, and paper.
Remove empty pallets, clean and mop slots.
Discard leaking product and record on the reconditioning log.
Report any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead.
Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.
Use good judgment as independent work may occur without direct supervision.
Required Knowledge
Understanding of safety guidelines.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers.
Experience Required
Warehouse/Operations experience preferred but not required.
Skills/Abilities
Understand procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
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. M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), see https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington‑specific paid time off details. Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401(K) Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Position Purpose 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. Report major repair and maintenance needs. Assist with snow removal.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties
Ensure that you have all of the needed janitorial equipment.
Operate floor scrubber.
Sweep and vacuum dock plates.
Sweep and mop sanitation barriers.
Empty trash bins from all locations in the cooler, grocery and loading dock, offices and break areas.
Empty cardboard and plastic recycling and compact.
Keep all areas free of debris such as wood fragments, pallet wrap, labels, and paper.
Remove empty pallets, clean and mop slots.
Discard leaking product and record on the reconditioning log.
Report any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead.
Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.
Use good judgment as independent work may occur without direct supervision.
Required Knowledge
Understanding of safety guidelines.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers.
Experience Required
Warehouse/Operations experience preferred but not required.
Skills/Abilities
Understand procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
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. M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), see https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington‑specific paid time off details. Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401(K) Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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