Custodian (Office & Manufacturing)

Dairy Farmers of America; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy product industry is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness in both office and manufacturing areas. This entry-level, full-time position requires a high school diploma and offers a starting wage of $19.67 per hour. Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the facility's interior and exterior, ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Janitorial or cleaning experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean internal building appearance through good housekeeping.
• Perform custodian duties such as vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the exterior of the building.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

Ability to work safely

Ability to follow directions

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Powered Industrial Forklift certification

Job description

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General Purpose
Maintain 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; may include using equipment like floor sweepers, polishers, vacuum cleaners, dusters, forklifts, and company vehicles.
• Maintain restrooms, locker rooms, breakrooms, and footbaths in a sanitary manner; replenish supplies and paper products as needed.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning and other supplies; notify appropriate contacts or update supply sheets for reordering.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the exterior of the building; maintain outdoor facilities and grounds, possibly operating power equipment for grounds maintenance.
• Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests.
• Use chemicals to sanitize and clean the facility following safety guidelines.
• Perform related duties as requested by environmental health and safety (EHS), maintenance, management, or other staff, including coordinating inspections and events.
• Distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Follow all applicable laws, regulations, safety requirements, and wear proper PPE.
• Implement DFA GMPs and work in accordance with all corporate, food safety, quality, and sanitation standards; report quality issues to QA personnel.
• This list is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Janitorial or cleaning experience preferred.
• Powered Industrial Forklift certification and a valid driver’s license required during employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Ability to work safely, following policies, procedures, and laws.
• Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to write legibly for record keeping.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) are advantageous.

Additional Information: This is an entry-level, full-time position in management and manufacturing within the dairy product industry, with a starting wage of $19.67 per hour.