Warehouse Worker - Sanitation Worker - 1st Shift

Company: Penske
Location: Carson
Posted on: May 2, 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. We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including: Schedule: Monday - Friday 5am - 1:30pm (work is complete) Pay : $19/hr Additional Benefits: - Paid Time Off - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - 401K - $125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment - Associate Referral Program

• This is a climate controlled facility.
• Freezer: 0 - 10 F; Cooler: 42 - 48 F; Warehouse 70 to 80 F 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: - No prior warehouse experience required but 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. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/ Salary: $19.00/hr About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more. Job Category: Warehouse Job Family: Warehouse Address: 915 East 230th Street Primary Location: US-CA-Carson Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2505676

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