Warehouse Cleaning Scope of Work Template
Warehouse cleaning scope should split office and restroom janitorial from industrial floor care in aisles, docks, and production zones. Define debris removal, sweep/scrub methods, oil and forklift traffic areas, and periodic deep scrubbing separately from nightly trash and break room service. Safety rules for pedestrians, forklifts, and PPE belong in the scope document.
Office, restroom, and break room (janitorial scope)
Daily: trash and recycling; restroom full service; break room wipe and mop; vacuum office carpet if present.
Weekly: dust offices; clean interior glass at entries; inspect supply closets.
Periodic: carpet extraction in offices; strip and wax if VCT in admin areas.
These zones follow standard commercial janitorial standards and can be scoped separately from the warehouse floor.
Warehouse floor and aisle cleaning (copy-paste scope)
Daily or per-shift: sweep designated aisle paths with industrial sweeper or manual broom; empty floor debris bins; report spills and damaged racking to supervisor.
Scheduled scrub: auto-scrubber on epoxy, sealed concrete, or polished concrete aisles per agreed frequency (often weekly to monthly by traffic).
Loading docks: sweep and remove packaging debris; periodic pressure wash if included; salt and mud control at exterior doors in winter.
Exclude unless specified: hazardous material cleanup, coolant or chemical spills, confined spaces, and elevated rack cleaning.
Safety, access, and coordination with operations
Cleaning windows around active forklifts require marked lanes, spotters, and scheduled downtime.
PPE: steel-toe, hi-vis, eye protection when required by site; lockout areas during wet floor scrub until dry.
Coordinate with warehouse manager for aisle closure maps; never block fire exits or eyewash stations.
Debris types: wood pallets, plastic wrap, and cardboard may need baler area pickup vs general trash.
Staffing, equipment, and inspection criteria
List equipment vendor provides: ride-on sweeper, walk-behind scrubber, pressure washer, HEPA vac for office.
Define acceptable floor standard: no visible litter in swept paths, no standing liquid, docks free of tripping hazards.
Inspection: nightly office/restroom scorecard plus weekly aisle walk with operations lead; photo log for dock conditions after busy ship days.
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Step-by-step process
- 1
Split office and industrial zones
Document square footage, floor type, and traffic pattern for each zone.
- 2
Define sweep vs scrub frequencies
Set daily paths and weekly/monthly scrub schedule with operations input.
- 3
Write safety and PPE requirements
Include forklift coordination, spill escalation, and wet floor protocols.
- 4
List equipment and exclusions
Specify scrubbers, pressure wash, and what is not janitorial (hazmat, heights).
- 5
Agree inspection standards
Set pass/fail criteria for docks, aisles, restrooms, and offices with photo documentation.
Frequently asked questions
How often should warehouse aisles be scrubbed?
Depends on forklift traffic and dust. Light assembly warehouses may scrub monthly; heavy logistics aisles may need weekly scrub paths.
Is pressure washing the dock included?
Only if written in scope with frequency and water disposal method. Many contracts treat it as periodic add-on work.
Do cleaners remove pallet debris and shrink wrap?
Usually yes in aisle sweep scope if bins are provided. Large pile removal may be a maintenance or operations task.
Can the same crew clean offices and warehouse floor?
Often split shifts: janitorial at night for offices/restrooms, industrial sweep/scrub when aisles are clear or on weekends.
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