Warehouse Sanitation

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. Job Overview: 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. What does it mean to be a part of our Sanitation team? The Warehouse Sanitation team is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the warehouse environment. This role involves routine cleaning of warehouse floors, shelves, restrooms, equipment, and other designated areas to ensure a safe, organized, and sanitary workspace. Workers in this team must follow health and safety protocols, manage cleaning supplies, and use equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, and pressure washers. Attention to detail, the ability to follow cleaning schedules, and adherence to safety regulations are critical in this role to prevent accidents, contamination, and promote overall operational efficiency. Our team at UNFI puts safety and integrity at the forefront of everything we do to fuel the future of food. Company Benefits: Excellent benefits that include: Medical (HSA & FSA), Dental, Vision Life, Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance offerings 401K Savings plan with matching contribution OR union Pension Paid time off and Paid Holidays (Flexible Sick Time) Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Learning and Development programs Diversity Belonging Innovation Groups In- House Employee Store Safety Gear and Footwear Reimbursement or voucher Company picnics and celebration meals Career Advancement Weekly Paychecks or Bi-weekly Unit Based Incentive (UBI) Or Performance based pay Weekly paychecks with option to withdraw early (One@Work) Job Responsibilities: Ensure that you have 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 the reconditioning log. Reports 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. Job Requirements: Must be 18 years of age due to equipment operation. Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required. Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers. Understand procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes. Understands Safety guidelines. Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available Work Environment: 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 repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements required. Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment Requires manual dexterity, …

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