Warehouse Sanitation - WSF
United Natural Foods, Inc., Edison, NJ, United States
Job Overview
Primary responsibility is cleaning of the distribution center (75% of duties). We perform routine cleaning including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors; dusting, washing walls, doors, and windows, and emptying trash. We also perform minor preventative maintenance and repairs. Assist service personnel as needed, report major repair and maintenance needs, and assist with snow removal.
Sanitation Team Description
Our Warehouse Sanitation team maintains 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 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. Safety and integrity are at the forefront of everything we do to fuel the future of food.
Responsibilities
Ensures that location has all needed janitorial equipment
Operates floor scrubber
Sweeps and vacuums dock plates
Sweeps and mops 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 cleans and mops slots
Discards leaking product and records on reconciliation log
Reports any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead
Performs duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Safety Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience
Warehouse/Operations/Manufacturing experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Understanding of safety guidelines
Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and mop
Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
Work Environment
On‑site role: associate must perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office
Physical Environment and Demands
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently
Exposed to temperatures ranging from –20°F to 35°F in Perishable Operation and 37°F to 90°F in Grocery Operation
Ability to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures
Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under equipment
Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places; ability to operate work‑related equipment
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Woodstock Farms: ability to work in an environment containing tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, sesame, milk and different spices such as pepper and chili
Compensation
UNFI anticipates paying the referenced pay rate (or within the pay range) for this position. Actual pay, where applicable, depends on a number of factors including education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits
Competitive 401(k), PTO, health benefits (first of the month following 30 days of employment), mentorship program/developmental opportunities, and other benefits applicable to the specific role.
Company
About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices.
Equal Opportunity
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Legal Disclosure
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Primary responsibility is cleaning of the distribution center (75% of duties). We perform routine cleaning including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors; dusting, washing walls, doors, and windows, and emptying trash. We also perform minor preventative maintenance and repairs. Assist service personnel as needed, report major repair and maintenance needs, and assist with snow removal.
Sanitation Team Description
Our Warehouse Sanitation team maintains 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 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. Safety and integrity are at the forefront of everything we do to fuel the future of food.
Responsibilities
Ensures that location has all needed janitorial equipment
Operates floor scrubber
Sweeps and vacuums dock plates
Sweeps and mops 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 cleans and mops slots
Discards leaking product and records on reconciliation log
Reports any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead
Performs duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Safety Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience
Warehouse/Operations/Manufacturing experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Understanding of safety guidelines
Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and mop
Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
Work Environment
On‑site role: associate must perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office
Physical Environment and Demands
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently
Exposed to temperatures ranging from –20°F to 35°F in Perishable Operation and 37°F to 90°F in Grocery Operation
Ability to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures
Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under equipment
Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places; ability to operate work‑related equipment
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Woodstock Farms: ability to work in an environment containing tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, sesame, milk and different spices such as pepper and chili
Compensation
UNFI anticipates paying the referenced pay rate (or within the pay range) for this position. Actual pay, where applicable, depends on a number of factors including education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits
Competitive 401(k), PTO, health benefits (first of the month following 30 days of employment), mentorship program/developmental opportunities, and other benefits applicable to the specific role.
Company
About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices.
Equal Opportunity
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Legal Disclosure
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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