W18 - Warehouse Janitor Lead 1st Shift

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RJW Logistics Group is hiring a W18 Warehouse Janitor Lead for 1st shift in Joliet, IL. This full‑time, on‑site role ensures clean, safe facilities through heavy cleaning, floor care, restrooms, windows, snow removal, and basic repairs, with supervision from a shift lead. They offer an Employee Ownership Program with no cost to employees and annual shares tied to salary, plus a sense of belonging and shared success. Shifts A and B run 5 am to 3:30 pm, at $21/hr. Requirements: HS diploma or GED, at least 6 months of experience, English proficiency, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work extended hours. Tailor your resume to cleaning skills, safety, equipment use, reliability, and teamwork, and note any forklift or sanitation experience.

RJW Logistics Group is HIRING!
OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THAT’S WHY THEY COME FIRST.

RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees’ success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward.

Empower Your Future with Our Employee Ownership Program

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Program—an exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our dedicated team members. At RJW, we believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our success, and we want to share that success with you. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Ownership Stake: Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity.
• Financial Rewards: Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
• Sense of Belonging: Feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work as you become an integral part of the company's journey and success story.
• Community and Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are equally invested in the company's mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Cost: Maybe the best detail about this program is that it cost nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Our Employee Ownership Program is more than just a benefit—it's a path to building a brighter, more prosperous future together. Join us in taking this exciting step forward and become a valued co-owner of RJW. Together, we can achieve greatness.

Shift + Pay: 

A Shift- Sun- Wed 5am-3:30pm $21/hr

B Shit- Wed- Sat 5am- 3:30pm $21/hr

Job Purpose: General upkeep of the office building. Making certain the building(s) is clean and in orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk. Job duties may include vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and small repair work. This position reports to the shift supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals. Entry way only as needed.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Other Requirements:

• Basic Knowledge of repair techniques, or job training alongside and experienced custodian.

Advanced Skills:

• Sanitation for Food Facility
• Finishing/Refinishing Floors
• Forklift Driver

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• At least 6 months experience

Language Skills Sets:

• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and write. Ability to effectively follow orders and respond to questions from management.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to occasionally reach/lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to crouch or crawl under a 48" high shelf. Ability to ascend and descend a 14" step.
• Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons.
• Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
• Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
• Must have the ability to read and discern visual images with 20/20 corrected vision.
• Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones.
• Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud.

Employer Rights:

This job description is intended to provide general information about the Custodian position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Custodian, nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform.

As with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Employment-At-Will:

It is the Company's policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associate's, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause.

Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitute commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment-At-Will relationship.