1st Shift Sanitation - Frozen Warehouse

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Empire Valley, distribute a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY

Position Overview

The First Shift Sanitation team member plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic facility. This position is responsible for executing sanitation duties that support food safety and workplace cleanliness in compliance with company standards and SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines. This position is located at our Frozen warehouse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time and prepared for the start of each scheduled shift.
• Conduct a pre-operational inspection of all cleaning equipment before use.
• Safely and efficiently carry out sanitation duties, including:
  • Trash removal, indoors and outdoors
  • Bailing cardboard and shrink wrap
  • Floor cleaning (manual and with floor scrubber)
  • General facility cleaning as needed
• Complete all sanitation tasks as outlined in the SQF Sanitation Schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly).
• Accurately log completed tasks in the sanitation tracking system.
• Adhere to company and SQF protocols when handling damaged products and materials.
• Operate all sanitation equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Support additional operational tasks as directed, such as product sorting, cleaning, shipping, and receiving assistance.
• Ability to work independently, in a productive manner, to achieve desired results. 
   

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Capable of standing and performing physical tasks for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to maintain sanitation standards that meet or exceed SQF audit requirements.
   

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior warehouse or sanitation experience preferred, but not required.

Compensation Range: 

• $20 - $24 per hour

Shift Schedule: 

• Monday through Friday, 06:00 am – 02:45 pm

 
Benefits: 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: 

• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Company paid holidays 
• Health, prescription, and dental insurance 
• Life and disability insurance  
• Supplemental insurances 
• 401 (k) with company match
• Employee assistant program  
• Employee purchase program 

River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)