Custodian

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies
• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies
• Empties trash receptacles, hazard bins into a hazard barrel, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal
• Ensure common areas such as break rooms, lobbies, and kitchenettes are cleaned and stocked
• Maintain breakroom
• Follow instructions about chemical use and safety hazards in the workplace
• Wash and buff floors including the manufacturing facility
• Ensure cleaning materials and supplies are stored safely and orderly
• Maintain, submit a purchase requisition, and restock cleaning materials and supplies
• Make note of the need for equipment repair
• Report any potential food safety, quality or food defense concerns to the plant manager or quality personnel
• Maintain product safety, legality, regulatory compliance, and quality systems
• Follow all documented Good Manufacturing Practices
• Must follow all company policies and procedures

Essential skills and experience:

• Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
• Other duties as required

Success factors/job competencies:

• Proficient at time management
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good attitude

Physical demands and work environment:

• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.  Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risk, which require following basic safety precautions. Employee may also be required to wear safety glasses and/or safety gloves.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. May be exposed to high noise levels that required hearing protection.

Performance standards:

• 30,60,90-day Assessment
• Annual performance appraisal