Custodial Worker

Aerotek; Markham; Vor Ort; CAD 25.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aerotek is seeking a Custodial Worker in Markham, ON to maintain a clean, safe production environment in a food manufacturing facility. The role covers cleaning floors, lunchrooms, washrooms, and exterior areas, with regular use of cleaning chemicals and equipment and adherence to sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning tasks, PPE restocking, and reporting safety or equipment issues. The position operates on-site with first and second shifts, offering hourly compensation

Qualifikationen

• At least 6 months of custodial/janitorial/industrial cleaning experience.
• Experience in grood manufacturing, GMP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and sanitation/food safety procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English to follow written instructions and SOPs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout shifts.
• Comfort working around wet floors and cleaning chemicals while following safety guidelines.

Aufgaben

• Sweep and clean production floors to maintain a sanitary workspace.
• Wash bins and equipment with approved cleaning solutions and proper contact time.
• Report equipment issues and safety hazards to supervision.
• Restock PPE stations before and after each shift.
• Empty trash bins throughout plant, warehouses, and common areas.
• Sweep warehouse floors, including under racks and hard-to-reach areas.
• Maintain sanitation cage and respond to urgent sanitation requests.
• Clean offices and lunchrooms, including high-touch surface sanitation.
• Disinfect washrooms and sanitize sinks and fixtures.
• Wash kitchen countertops and shared appliances in lunchrooms/break areas.
• Follow SOPs related to sanitation, food safety, and housekeeping.
• Communicate task status and supply needs with supervisors.

Kenntnisse

Experience in custodial/ janitorial/ 6

Food manufacturing GMP environment

GMP & sanitation procedures

English literacy to follow SOPs

Physical ability to lift and move

Attention to detail for cleanliness

Teamwork in production sanitation

PPE usage and safety compliance

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Custodial Worker

Job Description

The Custodial Worker maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary production environment in a food manufacturing facility. This role focuses on cleaning floors, lunchrooms, washrooms, production areas, and exterior grounds to support food safety, product quality, and workplace safety standards. The position requires regular use of cleaning chemicals and equipment, adherence to sanitation procedures, and consistent completion of assigned tasks across multiple areas of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and clean production floors to remove debris, residue, and waste materials, ensuring a safe and sanitary workspace.
• Wash bins by placing them on skids, soaking them with approved cleaning solutions, allowing sufficient contact time, and thoroughly scrubbing to remove all dirt and buildup.
• Report equipment issues, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Refill Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stations consistently before and after every shift to ensure adequate supplies for all staff.
• Empty all trash bins located throughout the interior of the plant, including production, warehouse, and common areas.
• Sweep warehouse floors thoroughly, including specialized cleaning underneath storage racks and hard-to-reach areas.
• Monitor, check, and maintain the sanitation cage continuously throughout the shift to ensure it remains organized and fully stocked.
• Actively prioritize and respond to urgent sanitation requests from the production team to support continuous operations.
• Sweep and mop all office and lunchroom floor surfaces to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Empty facility trash bins in offices and lunchrooms regularly to prevent overflow and maintain a tidy environment.
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces in offices and lunchrooms, including tables, chairs, and common touch points such as door handles and light switches.
• Wipe down and clean kitchen countertops, microwaves, and other shared appliances in lunchrooms and break areas.
• Disinfect and sanitize washroom sinks, countertops, toilets, and surrounding fixtures to maintain a high standard of hygiene.
• Monitor and refill washroom supplies, including toilet paper, paper towels, and hand soap dispensers, as needed.
• Regularly sweep and mop restroom floors to reduce slip hazards and maintain cleanliness.
• Sweep exterior walkways, building steps, and loading dock areas to maintain safety and curb appeal.
• Collect and dispose of trash around both facility buildings and the parking lot to keep the grounds clean and orderly.
• Sweep and clean designated smoking areas, including removal of cigarette butts and related debris.
• Complete the Daily Custodial Task List tracking sheet accurately by the end of each shift, documenting all completed tasks.
• Provide signature verification confirming that all designated custodial tasks have been successfully completed for the shift.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to sanitation, food safety, and housekeeping in a food manufacturing environment.
• Use appropriate cleaning chemicals and tools safely and in accordance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and team members regarding task status, supply needs, and any issues encountered during the shift.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience in custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or industrial cleaning work.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing, food handling, or similar GMP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ability to follow sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English to follow written instructions, SOPs, and complete tracking sheets.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the shift in a production environment.
• Comfort working in wet environments and around cleaning chemicals while following security guidelines.
• Ability to lift and move bins, cleaning equipment, and sanitation supplies as required.
• Experience with general cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, waste disposal, and surface sanitizing.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain consistent cleaning standards.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure all areas meet cleanliness and food safety requirements.
• Reliability in completing assigned tasks and documenting work on daily custodial task lists.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Janitorial duties within production, warehouse, or industrial environments.
• Experience as an industrial cleaner in a clean manufacturing or food industry setting.
• Familiarity with sanitation, food handling, and food safety practices in production facilities.
• Experience cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, sanitized rooms, and high‑traffic work areas.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with production and sanitation staff.
• Comfort using industrial sanitation equipment and cleaning tools.
• Willingness to learn and follow detailed SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Interest in developing skills that can support advancement into processing technician or supervisory roles.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a clean, well‑organized manufacturing environment where you can build valuable experience working with a wide variety of products. You have the opportunity to demonstrate your performance and potentially transition into a permanent role. There is clear room for advancement into processing technician or supervisory positions, providing a pathway for long‑term growth. You will work alongside a collaborative team and gain hands‑on exposure to professional sanitation and food manufacturing practices.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean food manufacturing or production facility with no dust and no strong odors. The environment is highly organized, with approximately 30 to 40 people on the team, and emphasizes frequent cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment and work areas to maintain food safety and quality standards. You will work around wet floors, cleaning chemicals, and industrial sanitation equipment, and will regularly clean production floors, offices, lunchrooms, washrooms, and exterior areas. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and includes protective gloves, non‑slip high boots, a hair net, and a gown. The facility operates multiple shifts, with a first shift typically running from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and a second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with some flexibility around start times. The dress code focuses on safety and sanitation, requiring consistent use of PPE and adherence to food manufacturing hygiene standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Markham, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 – $18.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Markham,ON.