Sanitation Associate - Bartlett, IL

Get Fresh Produce  has been operating since 1982, delivering fresh produce and other products to restaurants and other end users located in the Midwest region. The position of Sanitation Associate requires the individual to maintain cleanliness in the warehouse and office areas. As a Sanitation Associate, you will be responsible for performing sanitation duties in Bartlett, IL, on the 1st shift. 

Essential Functions:

• Perform sanitation duties for the warehouse and office spaces, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and vacuuming
• Collect and dispose of waste and recycling materials properly
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment
• Check and notify management of pest issues
• Assist in chemical supply inventory
• Notify any safety hazards or maintenance issues to Management
• Complete and maintain required cleaning logs and records accurately and promptly
• Perform work in accordance with established SSOP’s (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures)
• Regularly inspect outdoor areas and remove weeds from flower beds, walkways, parking lots, and other landscaped areas to maintain a clean and tidy appearance
• Collect and remove trash debris from assigned areas, including workspaces, break rooms, parking lots, and outdoor grounds.
• Maintain regular and satisfactory full-time attendance
• Perform work outside of normal business hours as required
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Sanitation Manager – Get Fresh Produce, LLC

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong listening skills
• Problem solving skills
• Organized and attention-to-detail approach
• Excellent time management skills
• High school diploma or GED
• 1 – 2 years of experience in sanitation, janitorial, or cleaning roles within industrial, manufacturing, or food processing settings
• Familiar with Food Safety procedures
• Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to read, speak, and write English satisfactorily, bilingual a plus

Physical Demands:

• Frequently carry, push/pull, and lift up objects up to 50lbs
• Stand, walk, bend, and stoop for long periods of time
• Repetitive motions may be required, including scrubbing, climbing, or reaching above the shoulders
• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for extended periods of time

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Saturday. Sunday and 1 day during the week off
• 6:00am – 9:00am start times until the work is completed
• Holidays and some Sundays are required
• Bartlett, IL location, this is an in-person position
• Career advancement opportunities

Benefits:

• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life)
• PTO (Personal and Vacation Days)
• 401k
• Paid Holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

Compensation:

• Hourly, Non-Exempt $16.00/hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.