Sanitation Team Member - Evenings

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Team member discount

• Career growth opportunities

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Summary

The purpose of the Custodian position is to maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse and surrounding facilities such as washrooms, exterior docks, break rooms and adjacent FTFM, FDA, and local applicable health and safety standards. Duties include emptying trash and recycle bins, sweeping and mopping of floors including use of a powered floor scrubber; operating balers for plastic and cardboard recycling, dusting offices, and application of industrial cleaners to sanitize wash rooms and other areas when needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain floor cleanliness by using brooms, mops, shop vac and floor scrubbers to remove dust, debris, spills and trash.
• Operate power jacks to maneuver products and pallets for deep cleaning of rack floors.
• Follow sanitation checklists, and work assignment orders for regular cleaning and supply maintenance of wash rooms, office dusting and various area cleaning needs; utilize various cleaning aids such as sponges, wash rags, squeegees, and towels to complete assignments.
• Follow Material 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.
• Follow all food safety and general safety policies.
• Empty waste and recycled bins to consolidate materials for removal or bundling.
• Identify areas in need of maintenance or cleaning based on visual inspection.
• May use snow shovel to clear walkways and maintain exterior dock cleanliness.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General warehouse and office cleaning using appropriate supplies preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends when necessary.
• The employee must be able to communicate in English and possess basic math skills.
• Must have the ability to take initiative when problems arise.
• Knows and apply chemical and cleaner safety protocols for proper use and storage to avoid creating toxic or hazardous conditions.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The potential for prolonged standing, walking, squatting and/or bending in a refrigerated environment.
• The ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Constant use of the upper extremities is needed to reach for, handle and use cleaning equipment, tools and supplies.

At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive. We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for the results they consistently drive and for being passionate about working safely to ensure 200% accountability - 100% accountability for self and 100% accountability for your fellow team members. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

This job has a pay plan that generally starts at the rate belowwith raises occurring in accordance to the collective bargaining agreement.

Our team members Thrive because we are committed to the whole person. Not only do we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, but we also offer a variety of programs designed to support our part time members as well. ALL Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes long-term health and financial security. Come Thrive with us!