Facility Assistant

Facility Assistant

Location:

Chester, USA

The purpose of the Housekeeping Specialist position is to maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse. Duties include sweeping and mopping of floors including use of a powered floor scrubber and powered ride-on sweeper.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain floor cleanliness by using brooms, mops, shop vac and floor scrubbers to remove dust, debris, spills and trash. May use snow shovel to clear walkways and maintain exterior dock cleanliness
• Follow sanitation checklists, and work assignment orders for regular cleaning and supply maintenance of various areas cleaning needs; utilize various cleaning aids such as sponges, wash rags, squeegees, and towels to complete assignments
• Follow Safety Data Sheets for proper use and storage of chemicals and cleaning materials; apply knowledge of chemical and cleaning products for safe use of materials including application and use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Perform pre-work inspection on all tools, materials and equipment
• Empty waste and recycled bins to consolidate materials for removal or bundling
• Load plastic and cardboard materials and waste into the proper dumpster for disposal.
• Empty contents of portable trash cans into a dumpster for waste removal
• Identify areas in need of maintenance or cleaning based on visual inspection
• Lock and unlock warehouse doors as needed

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned to fulfill DSV's objectives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The employee must be able to communicate in English and possess basic math skills. The employee must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience as a certified powered industrial truck (PIT) operator is preferred, and employee must be able to be certified for PIT operation by DPI within 90 days of hire.

Work Environment:
The work environment is indoors and outdoors. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions when cleaning exterior docks and maintaining grounds. The employee is exposed to variable temperatures. The employee's may be exposed to exhaust fumes from trucks when working on exterior docks. The employee is exposed to chemical fumes from industrial cleaners. The employee may be working in close proximity to powered lift trucks at times.

Work Hours:

The work schedule is 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. Start times vary. Work hours are subject to change depending on operating business conditions and needs. The employee may be required to work overtime, holidays or weekends.

Physical and Mental Demands: 20 to 50 pounds of force is exerted occasionally, and up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move and position products and move equipment. This job also requires constant standing and walking. Constant use of the upper extremities is needed to reach for, handle and use cleaning equipment, tools and supplies. The employee must know and follow proper safety protocols, DPI grooming, hygiene and dress code requirements;

knows and apply chemical and cleaner safety protocols for proper use and storage to avoid creating toxic or hazardous conditions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:
High school or equivalent

For this position, the expected base pay range is $20.46 – Hourly. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.