Custodian

Dairy Farmers of America; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution*

Competitive pay

2nd and 3rd Shift Differential

Paid vacation and holidays*

Career growth opportunities - we prom"

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement*

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

DFA/Kemps in Le Mars, IA seeks a reliable Custodian to keep offices, warehouses and production areas clean, sanitary and safe, following GMPs and safety rules.

You will perform floor care, restrooms maintenance, inventory, PPE distribution, and assist with inspections; 2nd/3rd shift options with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Janitorial or cleaning experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean internal building appearance through good housekeeping, organization, and management of walking surfaces.
• Follow work schedules to complete cleaning and sanitizing; perform non-routine cleaning per job orders.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop floors; empty trash; handle cleaning equipment as needed.
• Maintain restrooms, locker rooms, breakrooms, and footbaths in sanitary condition; restock supplies.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and reorder as needed; assist with inspections and events.
• Maintain exterior cleanliness; operate power equipment for grounds maintenance.
• Handle emergency cleaning requests and use sanitizing chemicals safely.
• Follow DFA GMPs and safety requirements; notify QA of quality issues.

Skills

Safety minded

Attention to detail

English literacy

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

DFA/Kemps has immediate job openings for a well-versed Custodian to perform an array of functions including maintaining the location's interior and/or exterior in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner (e.g., offices, warehouses, plant/manufacturing areas).

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a safe and clean internal building appearance through good housekeeping, organization, and management of walking surfaces


• Follow work schedules to complete all required cleaning and sanitizing, and complete non-routine cleaning according to specified job orders


• Perform custodian duties, such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, picking up debris, emptying trash cans and recycling, and general cleaning; these activities may include using equipment such as floor sweepers, polishers, vacuum cleaners, and dusters


• Maintain all restrooms, locker rooms, breakrooms, and footbaths in a sanitary manner; replenish supplies and paper products in break room and restrooms


• Maintain inventory of cleaning and other supplies; notify appropriate contact or update supply sheet to re-order supplies


• Maintain cleanliness and safety of exterior of building; maintain outdoor facilities and grounds, which may involve operating a variety of power equipment for general grounds maintenance


• Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests


• Use chemicals to sanitize and clean the facility


• Perform related duties as requested by environmental health and safety (EHS), maintenance, management, or other staff members (e.g., help to coordinate and/or prepare for inspections and special events)


• Distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) when needed


• Follow all safety requirements and wear proper PPE


• Implement all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues


• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

DFA/Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At DFA/Kemps we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

OUR CUSTIODIANS MAKE

• $21.00 per hour

SCHEDULE

M-F 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

BENEFITS

• 401(k) with company contribution*


• Competitive pay


• 2nd and 3rd Shift Receive a Shift Differential of $1.00/hr. and $2.00/hr. respectively


• Paid vacation and holidays*


• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!


• Comprehensive healthcare benefits


• Service recognition and employee rewards*


• Employee referral program


• Tuition reimbursement*


• Uniforms provided


• Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Janitorial or cleaning experience preferred


• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals


• Able to work safely and follow established policies and procedures


• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions with little supervision


• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping


• Able to perform simple math


• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer