Warehouse Compost - Anaheim

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Northgate Gonzalez Market has grown from one store in Anaheim in 1980 to over 40 locations across Southern California, and we’re looking for passionate, customer-focused team members to join our family. We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and an associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household—all in a positive and fun work environment where you’ll feel valued and appreciated.

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To perform sorting of recyclable in coming material, and janitorial duties throughout the sustainability department to ensure that the sustainability premises and fixtures are kept clean and sanitary; to present a clean environment to the employees and ensure that the work shift contributes positively to the best interest of the warehouse, this position may also require to use a propane forklift.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• General labor duties that include conveyor sorting of mixed recyclables and trash and operation of baler machine.
• Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours per day while sorting, have good hand coordination, speed to keep production pace.
• Always operate equipment with all safeguards in place and in good operating condition; observe the safe method of performing all duties.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products and place items in designated area.
• Assist in training associates and other personnel when required.
• Control excessive use of utilities and water and observe sound conservation/ practices.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Clean compost floors to maintain all areas safe and clean.
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with company policy and state and local health regulations.
• Use proper safeguards, such as warning signs and safety cones, to alert employees to potential hazards such as wet or slippery floor surfaces.
• Sweep floors during warehouse hours and respond promptly to emergencies or potential safety hazards, such as spills and broken glass or plastic containers that contain liquid products.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order; immediately advise warehouse manager of any maintenance or equipment problems.
• Observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of customer actions and behavior; report to key person or security any abnormal behavior.
• Maintain good communications with coworkers and supervisors throughout the organization.
• Perform any other work-related duties as assigned.

• Education/Experience
• None required
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
• Forklift certification might be required.

• Ability to hear, speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, to accommodate verbal requests from customers for information or assistance, to answer telephones, and to be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being “drug free” under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
• Be fully knowledgeable and thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures in all phases of store maintenance including the store's safety and HAZCOM policies.

The physical demands and work conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to…