Lead Warehouse Associate

Position Overview

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, safety, and orderliness in and around the distribution center. This role supports both interior and exterior facility care, including sanitation tasks, light maintenance, and seasonal snow/ice removal. The Sanitation Associate plays a key part in ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for associates, visitors, and vendors.

• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse floors, breakroom, restrooms, conference room, offices, and other common areas
• Remove refuse and cardboard from offices and buildings daily; dispose of shrink wrap and other debris properly
• Operate floor scrubbers and other cleaning equipment as needed
• Support exterior upkeep, including removal of snow and ice, sweeping walkways, and keeping entryways clear and safe
• Assist with light facilities maintenance (e.g., trash removal, minor repairs, landscaping support)
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment according to OSHA regulations, housekeeping requirements, and Site One quality standards
• Partner with operations and facilities teams to ensure sanitation and safety standards are met
• Other general duties as assigned

• 0–6 months of general warehouse or sanitation experience (preferred, not required)
• Comfort using cleaning equipment and basic tools (e.g., floor scrubbers, snow blowers, hand tools)
• Forklift experience a plus
• Must be willing to complete forklift training within the first 30 days of employment; certification on multiple pieces of equipment is rewarded with additional pay
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take initiative
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain on feet (standing/walking) for up to 90% of the shift
• Dependable, safety-focused, and team-oriented

Site One offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being of our associates. Benefits for benefit-eligible associates may include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Daily Pay available!
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Lucrative Associate Referral Program
• Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
• Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Most Branches never work Sundays!

The information contained here is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. They may vary from position to position.

Site One Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at Site One—including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination—will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

Starting pay will depend on factors such as location and experience and will always meet or exceed applicable state and local minimum wage laws.