Sanitation Associate Swing Shift

Please note this is an overnight shift starting at 5:00pm. Swing shift employees are compensated with an additional $1.00 differential added to their hourly rate. 

Are you ready to be the first line of defense in food safety? We’re looking for a reliable and self-starting Sanitation Associate to help keep our Clackamas facility clean, safe, and running smoothly. In this role, you’ll handle general housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and debris removal, along with scheduled cleaning of equipment, restrooms, breakrooms, and warehouse areas. You’ll also support recycling efforts, manage waste disposal, and follow strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Who We Are: Charlie's Produce is the largest privately-owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for likeminded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What We Offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• Starting at $20.00/hour + $1.00 swing shift differential
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise.
• Annual review with additional possibility of increase based on performance.

Work Schedule: 5pm-1:30am, Monday-Friday.

The Role: Sanitation Associates are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment in accordance with company standards and food safety requirements. This role includes general housekeeping such as sweeping, mopping, and debris removal, as well as scheduled cleaning of equipment, restrooms, breakrooms, and other facility areas. Sanitation Associates also support recycling efforts, assist with pest control prevention, and operation of equipment such as forklifts to manage waste. All work must be completed in compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and food safety guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• General housekeeping including sweeping floors, cleaning up debris around the warehouse.
• Cleaning up standing water, breaking down boxes and recycle.
• Scheduled cleaning of freezer, restrooms and lunchroom.
• Use forklift to empty garbage and check for pest control issues.
• Responsible for the completion of the daily SQF inspection log.
• Must be able to work independently and communicate issues.
• We will train new hires on equipment, including electric pallet jack and forklift.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills and Experience

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to use a pressure washer
• Ability to work from tall heights while in a scissor lift
• Ability to read/write/speak English
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment ( 33 to 36 degrees F)
• Ability to work safely and professionally in a fast paced environment with frequent heavy equipment and pedestrian traffic

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 1-year previous janitorial experience preferred
• Pallet jack/forklift experience a plus
• Training provided

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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