Sanitation Worker (Janitor) - 1st Shift

  • Penske
  • Lebanon, Tennessee
  • Full Time

Penske Logistics is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Sanitation Worker to help maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic who takes pride in keeping facilities spotless and running smoothly.

Why is Penske Logistics for you?

We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including:

Pay:

$18.59/hour

Position: Sanitation

Work Schedule:

Monday Friday from 7:00 AM 3:30 PM (overtime as needed)

Additional Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

$125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment

Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization

Job Responsibilities:

Proficient in mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, and vacuuming surfaces

Empties trash bins and cleans trash area daily; operates trash compactor when applicable

Pulls pallets and clean/scrubs product bays on a rotating basis

Clean up any spills or breakages to the inventoried product; recoup damages and determine if resalable or must be disposed of per safety standards and requirements

Clean other areas of the warehouse and offices, including break rooms, restrooms, offices, etc.

Complete daily sanitation logs

Utilize chemicals, detergents, and cleaning equipment

Operate scrubber and pallet jacks if required to perform duties

Able to identify and address cleanliness and sanitation issues

Complies with all safety requirements

Escalate issues timely and directly to supervisor

Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system

Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

No prior warehouse experience required but preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required

Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills required

Flexible to work overtime preferred

Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills required

Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required

Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.

This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Physical Requirements:

-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines, or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

-While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Warehouse

Job Family: Warehouse

Address: 150 Business Park Dr

Primary Location: US-TN-Lebanon

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2508332

Job ID: 488725546
Originally Posted on: 8/9/2025

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