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Warehouse Custodian

Americold
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Modesto, California, United States
Description
Primary Responsibility : 

Under general supervision, the Janitor will keep buildings in office, break rooms, bathrooms, yard/ground, parking lots warehouse and/or dock areas in a clean and orderly condition. Ensures sanitation of work areas. 

What You’ll Do : 

• Perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass and removing rubbish. 
• Perform routine maintenance activities and cleaning show or debris from grounds, notifying management of need for repairs 
• May be required to ensure that pest control systems are operating effectively and report any problems to supervisor. 
• Remove ice and snow from pedestrian walkways and parking lots as seasonally required. 
• Keep company grounds free of litter and debris. 
• Work safely. Report hazards to shift supervisor. 
• Comply with OSHA standards. 
• Comply with Company safety procedures in the workplace. 
• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift. 
• May be required to wash and/or sweep insides of trailers and/or railcars. 
• Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 

What Experience and Education You Need : 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred or at least one year related work experience. 

What Could Set You Apart : 

• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions. 
• Ability to solve routine problems. 
• Ability to understand and follow all safety rules, procedure manuals, and diagrams. 
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment 
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning chemicals 
• Strong communication skills 
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and janitorial techniques 
• Ability to work independently 
• May work overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings, as directed and authorized by management 
• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor. 
• May be required to use cleaning equipment such as steamers, floor scrubbers and carpet cleaners. 

Physical Requirements : 

While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate is frequently required to use hands to handle objects; talk or hear; stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The associate is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the warehouse is usually moderate. 

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $20.70 hourly.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. 
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.