Our first store opened on January 2nd, 1980, in Anaheim, CA and since then we have grown to 40+ stores in 4 counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. We offer our customers a full-service supermarket with a large meat department, bakery, tortilleria and prepared foods in addition to a sizeable section of domestic and imported Latin American grocery goods to provide a Mexican homeland experience. We are always looking for great people to join as a member of the Northgate Family. We look for enthusiastic people with the potential and desire to grow with us. We strive to create a great work environment that is positive and fun; where people have meaningful work, where individuals have a sense of belonging and feel appreciated, valued and secure. If you are passionate about food, are customer focused, team oriented, and want to be a part of our family, we invite you to apply! We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and 20% discount for you and one other family member in your household for most purchases made at Northgate. To learn more, please visit www.northgatemarkets.com

JOB SUMMARY: To perform sorting of recyclable in coming material, and janitorial duties throughout the sustainability department to ensure that the sustainability premises and fixtures are kept clean and sanitary; to present a clean environment to the employees and ensure that the work shift contributes positively to the best interest of the warehouse, this position may also require to use a propane forklift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

General labor duties that include conveyor sorting of mixed recyclables and trash and operation of baler machine. 

Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours per day while sorting, have good hand coordination, speed to keep production pace. 

Always operate equipment with all safeguards in place and in good operating condition; observe the safe method of performing all duties. 

Handle damaged and spoiled products and place items in designated area. 

Assist in training associates and other personnel when required. 

Control excessive use of utilities and water and observe sound conservation/ practices. 

Comply with safety policies and procedures. 

Clean compost floors to maintain all areas safe and clean. 

Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with company policy and state and local health regulations. 

Use proper safeguards, such as warning signs and safety cones, to alert employees to potential hazards such as wet or slippery floor surfaces. 

Sweep floors during warehouse hours and respond promptly to emergencies or potential safety hazards, such as spills and broken glass or plastic containers that contain liquid products. 

Use and maintain equipment in good working order; immediately advise warehouse manager of any maintenance or equipment problems. 

Observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of customer actions and behavior; report to key person or security any abnormal behavior. 

Maintain good communications with coworkers and supervisors throughout the organization. 

Perform any other work-related duties as assigned.  

REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS: 

Education/Experience 

None required 

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations 

Forklift certification might be required. 

Skills Required 

Ability to hear, speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, to accommodate verbal requests from customers for information or assistance, to answer telephones, and to be able to communicate effectively with others.  

Be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being “drug free” under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. 

Be fully knowledgeable and thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures in all phases of store maintenance including the store's safety and HAZCOM policies. 

Physical Demands and Work Conditions 

The physical demands and work conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools or controls. 

The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 85 pounds carrying boxes of records and forms and frequently exert or lift moderate amounts of weight. 

Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus to read label instructions, ingredients, warnings and other printed material on containers of cleaning solutions and concentrates.  

Be able to lift up to 85 pounds at least once per shift, carrying bulk dog food, cartons of milk or beverages, trash containers, etc. 

Have sufficient physical mobility or agility to be able to respond quickly to fire or other emergencies such as cleanup requests (due to accidental spills or breakage of glass or plastic containers having liquid contents) 

Be able to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and chemical fumes from common cleaning agents including cleaning solutions, ammonia, floor stripping compounds and waxes during the performance of maintenance department duties; some of which could be potentially hazardous if label instructions are not adhered to or if mixed or combined improperly. 

The work environment includes frequently working on wet and slippery surfaces. 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE 

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change. 

Truck drivers must be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being "drug‑free" under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988.” All other employees not subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol rules and comparable state laws, must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, which will not screen for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites.

Northgate Markets is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 

Northgate Markets will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Ban the Box Law).