Warehouse Janitor

JOB SUMMARY: To perform maintenance and janitorial duties throughout the warehouse to ensure that the store premises and fixtures are kept clean and sanitary; to present a clean, attractive environment to the employees and ensure that the work shift contributes positively to the best interest of the store.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and submit purchase orders or requests as required.
• Always operate equipment with all safeguards in place and in good operating condition; observe the safe method of performing all duties.
• Be knowledgeable of the company's HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer's label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products and place items in designated area.
• Assist in training associates and other personnel when required.
• Control excessive use of utilities and water and observe sound conservation practices.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Clean, mop and polish warehouse floors to maintain all areas safe; clean offices, bathrooms and any other warehouse rooms.
• Do sweep sheets in a timely manner.
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with company policy and state and local health regulations.
• Follow prescribed procedure in the performance of all duties and ensure that proper dilution mixtures or ratios are used when preparing cleaning solutions and mixtures; comply with all chemical product label instructions and warnings.
• Use proper safeguards, such as warning signs and safety cones, to alert employees to potential hazards such as wet or slippery floor surfaces.
• Sweep floors during warehouse hours and respond promptly to emergencies or potential safety hazards, such as spills and broken glass or plastic containers that contain liquid products.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order; immediately advise warehouse manager of any maintenance or equipment problems.
• Observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of customer actions and behavior; report to key person or security any abnormal behavior.
• Responsible for the security of auxiliary doors and entrances when using them to take out trash containers to empty into outside refuse bins or when using exterior sites to prepare or clean equipment (e.g., floor scrubbers).
• Maintain good communications with coworkers and supervisors throughout the organization.
• Perform any other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS:

Education/Experience

• High school education required or equivalent education.
• Minimum three years experience in the department.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• (None required)

Skills Required

• Be able to perform arithmetical calculations at the eighthgrade level in order to calculate proper mixture ratios or dilution factors when preparing or mixing cleaning solutions and other materials.
• Ability to hear, speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, to accommodate verbal requests from customers for information or assistance, to answer telephones, and to be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency in order to read and understand instructions for operating electronic equipment and tools, company handbooks, policies and procedures, and other written job related documents including postings on company bulletin boards.
• Be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being “drug free” under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
• Be fully knowledgeable and thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures in all phases of store maintenance including the store's safety and HAZCOM policies.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The physical demands and work conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 50 pounds carrying boxes of records and forms and frequently exert or lift moderate amounts of weight.
• Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus to read label instructions, ingredients, warnings and other printed material on containers of cleaning solutions and concentrates.

• Be able to lift up to 70 pounds at least once per shift, carrying bulk dog food, cartons of milk or beverages, trash containers, etc.
•  Be able to climb a ladder to wash windows, change lamp bulbs, and other duties that require access to elevated areas; be able to sweep and mop floors and lift and carry out trash containers to be emptied in an outside bin.
• Have sufficient physical mobility or agility to be able to respond quickly to fire or other emergencies such as cleanup requests (due to accidental spills or breakage of glass or plastic containers having liquid contents), shoplifting and other security assistance requests, customer accidents, etc.
• Be able to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and chemical fumes from common cleaning agents including cleaning solutions, ammonia, floor stripping compounds and waxes during the performance of maintenance department duties; some of which could be potentially hazardous if label instructions are not adhered to or if mixed or combined improperly.

• The work environment includes frequently working on wet and slippery surfaces.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

Pay Range: $18.00 USD - $21.60 USD