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.