Warehouse Janitor​/Sanitation Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Janitor to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness of our industrial facility. Unlike a standard office cleaning role, this position requires operating heavy‑duty cleaning machinery across a large warehouse floor. The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter who understands the importance of keeping walkways clear, floors spotless, and the environment safe for our warehouse team and equipment.

• Floor Care & Heavy Machinery Operation
• Powered Floor Sweeper:
  Safely operate a ride‑on or walk‑behind powered sweeper to clear large aisleways of dust, debris, pallet wood, and plastic wrap.
• Industrial Floor Scrubber:
  Drive and maintain a powered floor scrubbing machine to deep‑clean concrete surfaces, remove tire marks, and eliminate spill hazards.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform basic daily checks on cleaning machinery (emptying tanks, cleaning brushes, checking battery fluid levels or fuel) and report mechanical issues immediately.
• General Warehouse Sanitation
• Debris & Waste Management:
  Empty warehouse trash cans, recycling bins, and dumpsters throughout the shift. Break down excess cardboard and load materials into the compactor.
• Facility Cleaning:
  Maintain clean and sanitized restrooms, breakrooms, locker rooms, and office areas. Replenish soap, paper towels, and other essential supplies.
• Spill Response:
  Quickly and safely clean up chemical or liquid spills according to OSHA standards, utilizing appropriate absorbent materials.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Keep pedestrian walkways, emergency exits, and electrical panels clear of all obstructions; strictly follow safety protocols, wear PPE, set up hazard signage; safely handle, store, and label industrial cleaning chemicals per SDS guidelines.

• Equipment
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience operating industrial cleaning equipment, specifically powered floor sweepers and automatic scrubbers.
• Physical Stamina:
  Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout an 8‑hour shift.
• Environment Adaptability:
  Comfortable working in a fast‑paced warehouse environment with moving forklifts, changing temperatures, and moderate noise levels.
• Reliability:
  Strong time‑management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Preferred experience:
  
  Prior experience working in a logistics, manufacturing, or distribution center environment; forklift or specialized heavy equipment certification (a major plus, but not required); knowledge of OSHA warehouse safety regulations.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Shift: Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Physical Demands:
  Prolonged walking on concrete floors and extended periods operating ride‑on industrial machinery.