Custodian/Groundskeeper

Empire Livestock LLC.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a reliable Cleaning/Maintenance Associate to help keep the plant interior and exterior clean, safe, and orderly in Texas. This role supports sanitation, waste removal, and general site upkeep in a dairy processing environment, with attention to DFA policies.

You will operate floor sweepers, vacuums, polishers, and dusters, follow GMP and safety rules, report safety concerns, and assist with office moves and meeting setups as needed.

Qualifications

• Moderate physical effort is required.
• Work involves inside and outside of plant.
• Follow DFA GMP and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and orderly plant interior and exterior.
• Sanitize facility and restrooms with approved chemicals.
• Assist with office moves and meeting setups as needed.
• Use proper lifting techniques when moving furniture to avoid injury.
• Keep equipment and staff sanitary; report safety concerns.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitation

Safety procedures

Tools

Floor sweepers

Polishers

Vacuum cleaners

Dusters

Job description

Maintains office building and manufacturing area in clean and orderly condition. Perform cleaning and building maintenance duties both inside and outside of the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove all refuse from the interior of the plant and deposit in containers outside of the plant.
• Use chemicals to sanitize and clean facility.
• Maintain all restrooms in a sanitary manner throughout the plant.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of exterior of plant.
• Assist with office equipment moves and meeting set‑ups as needed or requested. Use proper lifting techniques when moving furniture and large pieces to avoid injury.
• Clean windows, vents, fixtures, walkways and steps daily. Handle unscheduled duties as requested.
• Maintains accurate inventory and replenishes cleaning supplies and paper products in break room and restrooms.
• Adhere to all DFA Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Adhere to all DFA Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Adhere to all DFA GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Performs duties in safe manner and reports all safety concerns.
• Keep self and equipment in a sanitary fashion
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Moderate physical effort is required.

• Work involves inside and outside of plant.
• Adherence to Department and company safety rules.
• Performs routine, light manual work in cleaning offices, halls and restrooms using equipment such as floor sweepers, polishers, vacuum cleaners, and dusters.
• Follow all Dairy Farmers of America GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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