CUSTODIAN

About Blue Whale Materials

Blue Whale Materials is an American recycling company producing a source of domestic critical minerals from battery material. We are building lithium-ion battery recycling facilities producing a high-quality black mass containing cobalt, nickel, manganese, and lithium in the first stage of a closed-loop solution for lithium-ion battery manufacturers.

Blue Whale Materials has established its first recycling plant in Bartlesville, OK. As we grow, we are seeking talented and motivated candidates to join our team. Compensation is based on experience.

Job Summary:

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and organized environment as well as playing a key role in supporting operational efficiency by promoting workplace safety, cleanliness, and compliance in a manufacturing and industrial setting. This position requires the ability to follow established cleaning schedules, complete tasks within required timeframes, work independently with minimal direction, and maintain consistent quality standards daily.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This role ensures that production areas, offices, breakrooms, restrooms, and common areas are cleaned and maintained in accordance with company standards, safety regulations, and OSHA guidelines.
• Clean and maintain manufacturing areas, including production floors, warehouses, offices, breakrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, and common areas.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal.
• Clean up spills, debris, and waste promptly to maintain a safe working environment.
• Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout awareness, chemical handling, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Use and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies safely (e.g., floor scrubbers, pressure washers, industrial vacuums).
• Properly handle, label, and store cleaning chemicals in accordance with OSHA and company safety guidelines.
• Report safety hazards, equipment issues, or maintenance needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Support compliance with company policies, environmental standards, and safety regulations.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify management when replenishment is needed.
• Assist with special cleaning projects, shutdowns, or plant-wide maintenance activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Experience in custodial, janitorial, or industrial cleaning
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safe handling practices
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Ability to operate an Industrial Ride on Sweeper
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to safety procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively
• Ability to interact with staff, while remaining professional, polite, and courteous
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following:
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Ability to work around cleaning chemicals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in custodial, janitorial, or industrial cleaning in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

Required Qualifications:

• Previous custodial, janitorial, or industrial cleaning experience preferred; manufacturing or warehouse experience is a plus.

• Ability to operate an Industrial Ride on Sweeper.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to safety procedures.

• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safe handling practices.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

• Ability to interact with staff, while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.