Janitorial & Utility bei Theisen's Home Farm Auto

Description

Warehouse Janitorial/Utility Worker

Employment Type: Full Time
Supervisor: Warehouse Manager
Location: Dubuque Distribution Center

Job Description

Perform various cleaning, maintenance and monthly check list duties to keep the warehouse clean, maintained, and organized, both inside and out. Assist in the warehouse where needed, when needed. Position requires flexibility with hours and duties. Will normally assist with maintenance needs as core duties, but will be expected to assist within all areas of warehouse as needed. This may include loading/unloading trucks, picking, sorting, building pallets, receiving, etc. Position may also involve travel (occasional overnights) to store locations to assist with maintenance needs.    

Qualifications

• 18+ Years of age due to OSHA requirements, forklift certification required

Key Responsibilities

• Keep the warehouse clean and orderly
• Small maintenance and minor repairs on trailers such as fixing plywood in trailers, replacing trailer tail lights, marker lights and making other small repairs as necessary
• Work in warehouse as needed, may sort inter-stores, unload trailers, etc.
• Check operation and lubricate edge-of-dock plates 
• Maintain conveyors such as realign eyes, replace couplers and rubber bands and replace rollers and clean eyes on conveyor
• Maintain cleanliness of outside yard area, keep free of clutter 
• Replace fluorescent bulbs and clean light fixtures and exhaust fans
• Load and bale cardboard and shrink wrap 
• Miscellaneous lawn & garden maintenance and removal of weeds, bushes, trees
• Keep sidewalks and emergency exits clear from snow using snow blower, shovels, or ATV
• After measurable snowfall, report to work at 5:00 am to clear snow
• Light facility maintenance such as painting, minor plumbing, electrical work and simple construction
• Loading/unloading trucks, picking, sorting, building pallets, as needed
• Clean out high racks of cardboard, plastic and empty pallets.
• Run Plow truck as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience in constructing, electrical, plumbing, maintenance, and general repairing 
• Ability to use power equipment such as saws, baler, sweeper, pallet jack and forklift
• Basic math and computer skills
• Good problem solving and reasoning skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and flexible to perform duties as volume deems necessary
• Good organizational skills and detail oriented
• Exhibit a high level of dependability and integrity 

Physical Demands

Frequent physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, dexterity and light grasping. Occasional physical demands include lifting up to 75 lbs. and climbing stairs. The associate is required to talk and hear. Must be able to work required shifts and maintain attendance standards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision adequate for the incumbent to perform the responsibilities and functions of the job efficiently. The associate must have the manual dexterity to manually operate and use a computer, and a RF handheld scanner.

Work Environment and Working Conditions

Work will normally be performed inside of a warehouse facility. Temperatures can vary from 32 degrees to 100 degrees. The work environment is usually fast paced with regular deadlines. Extreme noise and vibrations may occasionally be experienced. Associates may be subjected to hazards such as burns, cuts, strains, electrical, explosive, and mechanical. Due to the nature of the work, associates may be exposed to atmospheric conditions such as dust fumes, odors, and poor ventilation. For the safety of our associates, all associates are required to wear protective steel toed shoes as well as other protective devices that management deems appropriate. 

Benefits

Part-Time and Full-Time Eligible:

• Competitive match on 401K
• PTO
• Holidays
• Birthday-off with pay
• Associate discount and many other benefits

Full-Time Also Eligible:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability

Company Culture and Values

At Theisen's, our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, collaboration, and service to our communities. We believe in putting Customer First, working together as One Connected Team, and always finding ways to Give Back. These three pillars guide how we approach our work and interact with each other every day.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every associate is valued and encouraged to grow. At Theisen's, we strive to make a positive impact on our customers, our communities, and each other, creating a workplace where hard work, dedication, and innovation are celebrated.

Theisen’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.