Become a part of the Economy Team

A Little About Us

What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing tasks and services throughout assigned facility to include but not limited to restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and conference rooms.
• Cleans windows and mirrors throughout the facility.
• Clean, disinfect, sanitize, and supply designated building areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning high/low areas).
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers.
• Wipes down and sanitizes surfaces throughout the facility.
• Maintains facility floors clean of all debris. Utilizes Tennant machine to clean store and warehouse floors. Utilizes mop heads inside office areas. Utilizes vacuum for carpets when applicable.
• Utilizes cleaning tools provided by ECC.
• Keeps environmental closet organized and stores all supplies and tools accordingly.
• Notifies supervisor/manager of any safety hazards.
• Documents routine inspection and maintenance activities.
• Follows instructions from the environmental supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Duties and Responsibilities for Warehouse

• Maintains warehouse floors clean of all debris, including shrink wrap and wood chips in the following areas: 9 or more aisles, receiving docks, and freezer/cooler floors.
• Utilizes Tennant machine to clean warehouse floors.
• Manually (use of pallet jack) moves pallets to clean floors.
• Clean, disinfect, sanitize, and supply designated building areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning high/low areas).
• Maintains outside areas clean of all debris to include front and backyard.
• Maintains clean rack beams.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Integrity and ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to climb ladders, balance, bend, stoop, or kneel.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places.
• Continually exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds.
• Continually exposed to extreme cold temperatures ranging from -10 to 40.
• Performs other related physical duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation time
• Company Holidays