Custodian | Milwaukee Facility

Nashville Public Radio; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Safe Harbor match

Employer HSA contribution

Paid time off & holidays

Personal Day & Floating Holiday

Volunteer Time Off

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is hiring for an active custodial/facilities role in Milwaukee. You will clean warehouse and common areas, operate cleaning equipment, and assist with routine repairs. The job runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with starting pay of $21.55 per hour and on-site work in eastern Wisconsin.

Ideal candidates will obtain forklift certification within two weeks, work safely, and contribute to a clean, food-ready facility supporting the community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to serving Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s mission.
• Ability to follow established cleaning and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Keep warehouse and facility areas clean and orderly.
• Operate floor-cleaning and mechanized cleaning equipment.
• Follow cleaning schedules and checklists.
• Assist with basic facility repairs and light maintenance.
• Move materials and assist with winter snow removal and de-icing.

Skills

Forklift certification

Mechanized cleaning equipment

Attention to detail

Team player

Follow safety procedures

Safety mindset

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Milwaukee, WI
• Starting Pay: $21.55 per hour
• Employment Type: Non-exempt/Hourly
• Schedule: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

What You Can Expect

• Starting pay of $21.55 per hour
• Stable, year-round work
• A hands-on role where your work makes an immediate difference
• Variety throughout the day, including cleaning, sanitation, equipment operation, and light maintenance
• Training to operate forklifts and powered equipment
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment
• The opportunity to help maintain a safe, food-ready facility that serves communities throughout eastern Wisconsin

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k) match of 100% on the first 4% contributed, with immediate vesting
• Employer HSA contribution for eligible employees
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Personal Day and Floating Holiday
• Volunteer Time Off
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Mission-driven work supporting communities across eastern Wisconsin

What You Will Do

• Keep warehouse areas, volunteer spaces, the welcome center, breakrooms, restrooms, and other facility areas clean and orderly.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors and maintain warehouse floor markings.
• Collect trash and recycling throughout the facility and bale cardboard for recycling.
• Clean and maintain restrooms and restock supplies as needed.
• Operate floor-cleaning and other mechanized cleaning equipment.
• Follow daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cleaning schedules and checklists.
• Clean and maintain waste disposal areas, including pressure washing as needed.
• Safely mix, use, and store cleaning products and chemicals in accordance with safety and food safety requirements.
• Help maintain clean, organized coolers, freezers, warehouse areas, and common spaces.
• Remove debris from outdoor areas and assist with snow removal and de-icing during winter weather.
• Move furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies as needed.
• Operate forklifts and powered pallet jacks after completing required training and certification.
• Assist with basic facility repairs and light maintenance.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and organizational procedures to help keep the facility audit-ready at all times.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin's mission and the communities we serve.
• Dependable, team-oriented approach and willingness to help where needed.
• Ability to follow established cleaning, sanitation, food safety, and facility procedures.
• Ability to work independently with direction and as part of a larger team.
• Ability to safely use mechanized cleaning and facility equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification within two weeks of hire.
• Ability to work safely and follow established safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent related experience.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, warehouse, sanitation, facilities, or similar experience.
• Previous experience operating cleaning equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, or other mechanized equipment.

Physical and Working Conditions

This is an active, hands‑on position. The employee will frequently walk, stand, bend, twist, climb, reach, kneel, squat, and use their hands to operate equipment and complete cleaning and facility tasks.

The Employee Must Be Able To

• Lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Perform physical cleaning and facility work throughout the workday
• Safely operate cleaning and material‑handling equipment after completing required training
• Work in warehouse environments with moderate to high noise levels
• Work in refrigerated and freezer environments, including temperatures as low as approximately -10 degrees Fahrenheit
• Wear closed‑toed shoes and appropriate protective or cold‑weather clothing

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

About Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the leading local hunger‑relief organization in the state, with locations in Milwaukee and Appleton.

Founded in 1982, we are a local and independent member of the Feeding America network. Together with our community partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters, we serve nearly half a million people experiencing food insecurity across 35 counties in eastern Wisconsin each year.

Every part of our operation contributes to that mission. Our facilities team helps create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment so our employees and volunteers can focus on getting food to neighbors throughout eastern Wisconsin.

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against applicants or employees based on age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, arrest or conviction record, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.