Sanitation Associate

Charlie's Produce | Who We Are

At Charlie's Produce, people are at the heart of everything we do. As the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, we've built our reputation by delivering quality products, exceptional service, and creating opportunities for our employees to thrive.

For more than four decades, we've been committed to connecting communities with fresh, high-quality produce. That commitment is made possible by a dedicated team that brings passion, innovation, and a strong work ethic to everything they do. Whether you're serving customers, supporting operations, or driving our business forward, your contributions help nourish communities and make a meaningful impact every day.

We're growing, and we're looking for talented individuals who share our values of quality, teamwork, and service. If you're looking for a company where your work matters and your career can grow, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Charlie's Produce?

• Collaborative and supportive company culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• State Sick Leave benefits
• 100% prepaid college tuition for employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

Additional Compensation Details:

• $22.50per hour
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Shifts:

Day Shift: 5AM - 1:30PM

Night Shift: 4PM - 12:30AM

Days off would be set weekly once training is complete

The Role:

Sanitation Associates are responsible for warehouse cleanup work, keeping buildings/warehouse in clean and orderly condition through various methods performing both light and heavy cleaning tasks such as sweeping, waste collection and removal, floor cleaning, and various surface cleaning duties, common areas such as locker rooms, restrooms, break rooms etc. The job tasks take place in both warehouse coolers and outside elements using heavy equipment. Also assisting the receiving dept as needed and other tasks assigned.

We will train new hires on equipment to include electric pallet jack and fork lift. Must be able to give direction to the group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• General housekeeping including but not limited to sweeping floors, cleaning up debris around the warehouse.
• Cleaning up standing water, breaking down boxes and recycle.
• Scheduled cleaning of freezer, restrooms and lunchroom
• using a 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 to include 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 in 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

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

New Information on Washington's Fair Chance Act (click links below): Attorney General's Washington Fair Chance Act guide RCW 49.94.010

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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Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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