Night Sanitation Worker at US Foods

Fairburn, Georgia, United States

US Foods Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, WarehousingIndustries

Requirements

  • High School education or GED preferred
  • Previous custodial experience preferred
  • Able to read and write legibly
  • Able to follow orders
  • Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
  • Able to work with little direct supervision
  • Experience in operation of warehouse equipment: reach trucks, pallet jacks, sweeper, floor scrubber, bailer, hydraulic trash compactor
  • Physical ability to stand, walk, drive occasionally (forklift, pallet jack, high lift), lift/carry 1-100 lbs occasionally, push/pull 5-100 lbs occasionally/frequently (trash cart, broom, mop, pallet jack), climb/balance occasionally (stairs, high lift), stoop/squat/kneel/bend frequently/constantly, reach above shoulder occasionally, grasp/manipulate objects frequently/constantly (trash, cleaning materials), twist occasionally/frequently

Responsibilities

  • Sweeps and cleans entire warehouse to maintain required level of cleanliness
  • Empties trash bins and cleans trash area daily; operates trash compactor when applicable
  • Pulls pallets and cleans/scrubs product bays on a rotating basis
  • Cleans up any spills or breakages to inventoried product; recoups damages and determines if resalable or must be disposed of per government and U.S. Foodservice food safety requirements
  • Performs light maintenance duties as assigned (e.g., replacement of light bulbs, collecting recyclable materials, paper and shrink wrap collection pickup, checking freezer and cooler for leaks or ice build up)
  • Prepares various reports and forms to document cleaning schedule, spillages, product damage, etc.; may track and order maintenance supplies
  • Cleans other areas of the warehouse and offices, including break rooms, rest rooms, test kitchens, offices, etc
  • Maintains facility grounds and dumpster areas
  • Operates scrubber, pallet jack, and high lift if required to perform duties

Skills

warehouse cleaning
trash compaction
pallet jack
floor scrubber
reach trucks
sweeper
bailer
light maintenance
spill cleanup

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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