Description

Overnight Warehouse Sanitation Associate

Location: Lanham, MD Distribution Center

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Overnight (must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed)

Position Summary

The Overnight Warehouse Sanitation Associate plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and food-compliant environment throughout the Lanham Distribution Center and surrounding property. This position ensures that all sanitation standards are met in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety SOPs, and Baldor Specialty Foods' Food Quality programs. A clean and sanitary facility is essential to consistently delivering high-quality, safe products to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold Baldor Specialty Foods' core values of quality, service, teamwork, respect, innovation, and safety
• Maintain exceptional sanitation standards across all areas of the facility, including:
• Warehouse interior and exterior spaces
• Refrigerated and freezer areas
• Offices, restrooms, locker rooms, and breakrooms
• Perform daily, weekly, and routine sanitation tasks as assigned by the Facilities or Sanitation Supervisor
• Respond promptly to spills, accidents, and unscheduled sanitation needs
• Follow established sanitation schedules while proactively identifying and addressing cleanliness concerns
• Safely operate sanitation and cleaning equipment, including but not limited to:
• Pallet jacks
• Power washers
• Industrial vacuums
• Floor scrubbers
• Adhere strictly to all Food Safety policies, Sanitation SOPs, GMP standards, and Food Quality Plans
• Support compliance with internal audits, customer audits, and third-party inspections
• Maintain a safe, organized, and hazard-free work environment at all times
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals and materials in accordance with safety guidelines

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to cleanliness, safety, and quality
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and GMP practices
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Working knowledge of warehouse sanitation procedures and best practices
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required
• 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or operations environment preferred
• Prior sanitation, janitorial, or facilities maintenance experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with warehouse safety regulations and food handling procedures

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
• Physically active role requiring standing, walking, bending, and lifting for extended periods
• Comfortable working overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays as required
• Ability to work in cold refrigerated and freezer environments
• Fast-paced, physically demanding industrial warehouse setting