Warehouse Worker - Sanitation - 1st Shift

Company: Penske
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant, outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment. Position Summary: Under warehouse supervision, a sanitation worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary warehouse and office in a manner that is consistent with the company's standards of quality and safety, and productivity. Cold Storage Facility: -2 F to 55 F We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including: Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Pay: $23.01/hr Additional Benefits: - Paid Time Off - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - 401K - Associate Referral Program Major Responsibilities: - Proficient in mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, and vacuuming surfaces - Empties trash bins and cleans trash area daily; operates trash compactor when applicable - Pulls pallets and clean/scrubs product bays on a rotating basis - Clean up any spills or breakages to the inventoried product; recoup damages and determine if resalable or must be disposed of per food safety standards and requirements - Clean other areas of the warehouse and offices, including break rooms, restrooms, offices, etc. - Complete daily sanitation logs - Utilize chemicals, detergents, and cleaning equipment - Operate scrubber and pallet jacks if required to perform duties - Able to identify and address cleanliness and sanitation issues - Complies with all safety requirements - Escalate issues timely and directly to supervisor - Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system - Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: - Prior sanitation and/or warehouse experience preferred. - High school diploma or equivalent preferred - Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required - Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills required - Flexible to work overtime preferred - Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required - Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job - Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills required - Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required - Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required. This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines, or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. About Penske Logistics: Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay: $23.01 hour base rate Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/ Job Category: Warehouse Job Family: Warehouse Address: 4040 Vista Park Court #30 Primary Location: US-CA-Sacramento Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2505822

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