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