River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA. General Description/Purpose:Warehouse Sanitation Workers are responsible for cleaning and maintaining compliance to cleanliness and sanitation standards in an SQF certified facility. The successful candidate is thorough, task-oriented, dependable, and efficient. Job Responsibilities:
- Clean and dust all areas of the warehouse as directed
- Operate a power floor sweeper and scrubber to clean floors
- Use a scissor lift to clean and dust ceiling and elevated areas
- Gather trash and operate trash compactors and cardboard and plastic bailers to dispose of waste and process recycling
- Safely use cleaning chemicals and prepare cleaning solutions to wash, disinfect and maintain various areas, equipment and fixtures in the warehouse
- Safely operate equipment follow all safety requirements as expected for sanitation duties
- Effectively use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required for various tasks
- Work with team members and supervisors to ensure coordination of work
- Perform additional job duties as required
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to read and speak English
- Able to work at high altitudes and with cleaning chemicals
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
- Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility
- Ability to follow instructions, procedures and efficiently finish designated assignments
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior sanitation experience (preferred, not required)
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift 50 pounds consistently through the shift
- Able to stand, walk, lift and bend for extended periods of time
Work Schedule:
- Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 2:45pm
Wages:
Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Company paid holidays
- Health, prescription, and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Supplemental insurances
- 401 (k) with company match
- Employee assistant program
- Employee purchase program
River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)