WinCo Foods · 1 day ago
Sanitor
US-CA-Modesto
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.02/hr - $27.20/hrWinCo Foods is a growing family of supermarkets dedicated to providing low prices for customers. The Sanitor role is crucial for maintaining cleanliness and safety in the Distribution Center by performing various sanitation tasks and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Collects and empties large trash containers and cans placed throughout warehouse daily; ensures trash was sorted and separated based on container designation (such as cardboard and plastic) and is properly disposed of based on type and recyclables. Cleans and replaces containers daily
Mops and cleans-up spills from damaged product such as broken bottles or seals from bleach, syrup, vegetable oil, etc. Ensures safety guidelines are followed in regards to disposal of spilled product, (i.e. no mixing of spilled bleach with ammonia, etc.). Monitors and replaces mop buckets at the ends of aisles, ensuring clean, fresh water, as needed
Performs general housekeeping functions including removal of plastic, string, sticks, cardboard, etc. from aisles, ground level product slots, dock and battery storage areas, ensuring clear and safe paths for power equipment and employees
Gathers and loads broken pallets and bins with plastic for recycling on designated trailers for processing at the Reclamation Center
Refills propane tanks, replaces burned out dock lights, restocks wrappers with shrink wrap, replaces blades in string cutters, etc. as needed
Unload WinCo plastic pallet trailers. Fill and maintain marked plastic pallet slots
Cleans-up spilled product (i.e. rice, flour, dog food, etc.) in the bulk food and non-boxed product sections. Conducts daily routine spot-checks for pest invasion. Monitors and replaces rodent traps. Communicates issues to supervisors
Maintains water drains in high humidity product storage rooms and sanitation areas; communicates drainage issues to facility maintenance. Scrapes and removes ice build-up on doors, floors, ceilings or walls within the freezer. Eliminates possible slip hazards
Removes damaged or contaminated product that has been placed in designated plastic bins by warehousemen in a timely manner. Loads product on trailers and sends to the Reclamation Center for processing. Sanitizes and/or replaces the plastic bins, as needed. Identifies unnecessary and/or excessive disposals of product, communicating issues to supervisors
Retrieves case product from reserve slots/racking up to 32 feet high utilizing a man-up forklift, including cases that have fallen from pallets, are unsafe to move by forklift or are damaged. Adheres to safe operating standards as outlined in certification process for the man-up forklift
Sweeps and scrubs concrete floors of debris, dust and spills utilizing a power operated sweeper/scrubber. Picks-up surpluses of standing water due to movement of frozen and/or ice-packed product in perishable areas. Adheres to safe operating standards as outlined in certification process of sweeper/scrubber
Performs the deep-cleaning process of ground level storage slots, including the removal of product and debris from slots and the scrubbing/sanitation of surrounding areas on an as needed basis. Ensures slots are sanitized and free of possible contamination, maintaining food storage safety
Ensures that all safety procedures and policies are followed, complying with OSHA standards. Maintains a clean, neat and orderly work area
Completes assignments as outlined on daily task sheets, remaining focused and on task throughout the shift and ensuring cleanliness standards are being met
Performs other duties as assigned or needed
Qualification
Required
Work in an environment which includes concrete floors and temperatures ranging -12 degrees F in the freezer to 34 degrees and high humidity in chilled areas, to ambient non-air conditioned warehouse areas
Work various shifts and days in a 24/7 operation; including nights, weekends, and holidays
Demonstrate initiative and self-direction to perform a variety of simultaneous skills (multitasking), effectively managing time to ensure deadlines are met
Operate specialized equipment such as rack retrieval, man-up forklift, propane refueling, boom and scissor lifts, pressure washers, etc., safely and efficiently. Meet certification requirements for powered industrial equipment
Perform repetitious work accurately and with mental alertness
Stand, walk and move rapidly throughout a shift
Bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
Reach, lift, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 50 lbs. frequently and 80-100 lbs. occasionally, within the range of floor level to overhead
Learn and memorize warehouse physical layout and operating procedures
Communicate utilizing comprehensive verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills
Exhibit manual dexterity, hand/eye coordination, and depth perception
Conduct visual inspections, read labels, printouts, computer screens, etc
Establish and maintain good rapport with co-workers, supervisors and others
Perform primary duties safely with efficiency and accuracy
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan:: Yes
Vacation Eligible:: Yes
Benefits Eligible:: Yes
Company
WinCo Foods
WinCo Foods is a family of employee-owned stores, with its own distribution and transportation network.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2004-04-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Brian Garcia
SVP IT / CIO
Daniel Moore
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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