Custodian (Office & Manufacturing)

Friendly’s Restaurants Co; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety across its facilities. The role involves various cleaning tasks, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, forklift certification, and a willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Preferred: janitorial or cleaning experience.
• Required: Powered Industrial Forklift certification/license and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean internal building appearance.
• Perform custodian duties including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

Ability to work safely

Ability to follow instructions

Basic math skills

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Powered Industrial Forklift certification/license

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

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General Purpose
Maintain the interior and/or exterior of the locations in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner (e.g., offices, warehouses, plant/manufacturing areas).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain a safe and clean internal building appearance through good housekeeping, organization, and management of walking surfaces.
2. Follow work schedules to complete all required cleaning and sanitizing, and perform non-routine cleaning as per job orders.
3. Perform custodian duties such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, debris removal, trash and recycling management, using equipment like floor sweepers, polishers, vacuum cleaners, dusters, forklifts, and company vehicles.
4. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of restrooms, locker rooms, breakrooms, and footbaths; replenish supplies as needed.
5. Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, notify appropriate personnel or update supply sheets for reordering.
6. Ensure exterior cleanliness and safety, including outdoor facilities and grounds maintenance, possibly operating power equipment.
7. Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests promptly.
8. Use chemicals appropriately for sanitizing and cleaning.
9. Assist with inspections and special events, and coordinate with environmental health and safety (EHS) staff.
10. Distribute PPE as needed, following all safety laws, regulations, and requirements.
11. Adhere to all GMPs, food safety, quality, and sanitation standards, reporting issues to QA personnel.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: janitorial or cleaning experience.
• Required: Powered Industrial Forklift certification/license and valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Ability to work safely, follow policies, procedures, and laws.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to write legibly for record keeping.
• Basic math skills.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Willingness to work occasional overtime.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook) are a plus.

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