Sanitation Associate
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Base Hourly Wage or Compensation Range: Starting from $19/hour ~ (depending on the experience) · Internship
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- Base Hourly Wage or Compensation Range: Starting from $19/hour ~ (depending on the experience)
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- Internship
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Original job description
Schedule: 1 Shift Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Compensation
Base Hourly Wage or Compensation Range: Starting from $19/hour ~ (depending on the experience)
Shift Differential: Not applicable
Incentive eligible: No
Position Overview
The Sanitation Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the warehouse and surrounding areas. This role includes performing scheduled sanitation duties, operating cleaning equipment, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards. The Sanitation Associate plays a vital role in supporting workplace safety and operational efficiency in a high-volume logistics center.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Sanitation & Janitorial Services
Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.
This position requires the physical ability to:
This position operates in a warehouse and distribution center environment. The employee is frequently exposed to:
Location/Remote Eligibility
This role may be performed on-site only.
Schedule
Work hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
Compensation
Base Hourly Wage or Compensation Range: Starting from $19/hour ~ (depending on the experience)
Shift Differential: Not applicable
Incentive eligible: No
Position Overview
The Sanitation Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the warehouse and surrounding areas. This role includes performing scheduled sanitation duties, operating cleaning equipment, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards. The Sanitation Associate plays a vital role in supporting workplace safety and operational efficiency in a high-volume logistics center.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Sanitation & Janitorial Services
- Follow established sanitation and cleaning schedules for the logistics center.
- Sweep, mop, dust, and clean designated warehouse and office areas.
- Remove trash, recyclables, and debris in compliance with facility standards.
- Maintain restrooms, breakrooms, and other employee common areas.
- Safely operate sanitation and maintenance equipment (e.g., floor scrubbers, trash compactors).
- Monitor and replenish sanitation supplies and materials as needed.
- Inspect cleaning tools and equipment for safe operation and report issues promptly.
- Comply with company safety and sanitation standards, including OSHA and customer requirements.
- Properly handle cleaning chemicals and follow Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards.
- Support audits and inspections by ensuring sanitation areas meet compliance expectations.
- Assist with light facility maintenance tasks as directed.
- Report damages, spills, or unsafe conditions to management immediately.
- Support warehouse operations through additional cleaning or maintenance duties during peak periods.
Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.
- High school diploma or GED Equivalent – or equivalent relevant experience.
- Basic math and reading skills.
- Comfort working at elevations up to 25 feet, when required.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Experience using basic tools and equipment.
- Prior experience in sanitation, janitorial, or warehouse environments.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations in a 3PL or distribution environment.
This position requires the physical ability to:
- Stand and/or walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours, depending on shift)
- Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
- Climb stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds at various heights including ground-level and racking zones frequently
- Reach with hands and arms overhead and below waist level
- Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally lift heavier items with or without assistance
- Use fine motor skills/manual dexterity to operate equipment, tools, or keyboards
- Frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or control objects
- See clearly at close range and at distance, with peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment signals in a noisy environment
This position operates in a warehouse and distribution center environment. The employee is frequently exposed to:
- Varying temperatures, including but not limited to refrigerated or non-climate-controlled areas
- Loud noise levels, such as machinery, forklifts, and conveyor systems
- Dust, odors, and airborne particles
- Concrete flooring and moving mechanical equipment
- Frequent exposure to powered industrial vehicles and warehouse traffic
Location/Remote Eligibility
This role may be performed on-site only.
Schedule
Work hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouse, office, restroom, and common areas by following sanitation schedules and removing waste and debris. Operate and inspect cleaning equipment, manage supplies, follow safety and chemical-handling requirements, and assist with light maintenance and additional cleaning duties as needed.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED, equivalent relevant experience, basic math and reading skills, and the ability to follow oral and written instructions are required. Candidates must be able to use basic tools and equipment, work at elevations up to 25 feet when needed, and meet the role’s physical demands; prior sanitation, janitorial, or warehouse experience is preferred.
Skills
- Sanitation
- Janitorial Services
- Warehouse Cleaning
- Floor Scrubbing
- Waste Removal
- Cleaning Equipment Operation
- Sanitation Supply Management
- Chemical Handling
- Hazard Communication
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Basic Facility Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Following Written and Oral Instructions
- Basic Math and Reading
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
- Trades
Keywords
- Sanitation
- Janitorial Services
- Warehouse
- Distribution Center
- Cleaning Schedules
- Floor Scrubbers
- Trash Compactors
- Cleaning Chemicals
- Hazard Communication (HazCom)
- OSHA
- Steel-Toed Shoes
- Safety Glasses
- High-Visibility Vests
- Facility Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Waste Removal
- Recycling
- Warehouse Safety
- Powered Industrial Vehicles
- 3PL
- Logistics
- Supply Chain