Warehouse Janitor

Overview

A Warehouse Janitor in a food distribution facility is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and food‑safe environment that supports compliance with FDA, USDA, and company hygiene standards. This role directly contributes to product integrity, workplace safety, and smooth warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize warehouse floors, aisles, loading docks, and staging areas
• Maintain cleanliness in temperature‑controlled zones (coolers, freezers, dry storage)
• Perform routine sanitation of high‑touch surfaces, equipment exteriors, and workstations
• Empty trash, food waste, and recycling following proper disposal procedures
• Follow strict food‑safety protocols, including proper chemical handling and sanitation logs
• Support pest‑prevention efforts by keeping areas free of debris, spills, and food residue
• Operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers
• Assist with deep‑cleaning tasks during scheduled sanitation cycles
• Report spills, contamination risks, or facility hazards immediately to supervisors
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and ensure proper storage of chemicals

Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of food‑safety standards (HACCP, GMPs) is highly preferred
• Ability to work in cold environments (coolers/freezers) when needed
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods
• Familiarity with industrial cleaning equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to sanitation
• Ability to follow written cleaning schedules and complete sanitation logs
• Prior janitorial or food‑industry experience is a plus

Work Environment

• Mix of dry, refrigerated, and frozen warehouse areas
• Exposure to food products, packaging materials, and forklifts
• Fast‑paced environment with strict cleanliness and safety expectations

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.