ABOUT US
The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMART Transportation trucking firm to transport dry groceries, frozen foods, ice, and novelties to all The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grown business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation – Stanislaus County.
The Modesto community is vibrant with great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-cultural lifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy access to many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the San Francisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the east is the famed Gold Country “Mother Lode” (50-miles) and a little farther you can find the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) and Yosemite National Park (110-miles).
Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).
We are currently recruiting for the position of:
Utility Clerk (Janitorial) - Merced, CA

The Janitor ensures the Distribution Center buildings are kept in a clean and orderly condition. This position also maintains the cleanliness of the outdoor grounds. The Janitor performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors and equipment, offices and rest rooms, and removing rubbish.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Cleans aisles, slots, loading and receiving docks, truck shop
• Empties trash and recycle bins throughout facility
• Cleans offices, break room and restrooms; replenish supplies as needed
• Picks up plastic and cardboard; delivers to recycle area
• Bales cardboard and plastic
• Recoups damaged product from the floor (return to salvage tote)
• Loads, unloads and sorts empty pallets
• Sorts empty totes based on color and Vendor
• Operates yard goat to maneuver trailers from dock to dock, switching out empty trailers with full trailers
• Observes appearance and condition of premises and equipment; reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services
• Answers spill calls; cleans area as needed throughout shift
• Completes a daily guideline form and list of slots cleaned

• Performs other duties as assigned

LOCATION: MERCED, CA

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Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Ability to operate floor scrubbers and sweepers, floor buffers, baler, compactor, scissor lift, forklift, picker and pallet jacks. Must have ability to become certified on all required equipment
• Ability to execute safe work habits in the use of janitorial chemicals, cleaning equipment and day to day duties
• Provide a clean and sanitary environment with strong attention to detail

Education: High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)

Experience: Six months related experience

Other: None

Physical: This position requires frequent physical movement, to include standing, sitting, bending, stooping, walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching, handling and rotation. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling may be required of objects and/or equipment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs; occasionally required to lift greater than 40 lbs. Exposure to varying extremes of heat and cold. Must wear appropriate protective wear when using select chemicals and fluids.