Custodian (Office & Manufacturing)

Dairy Farmers of America; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety in their facilities. The role involves performing various cleaning duties, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and janitorial experience, along with the ability to work independently and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Janitorial or cleaning experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean internal building appearance.
• Perform custodian duties including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping.
• Maintain restrooms, locker rooms, and breakrooms in a sanitary manner.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

Ability to work safely

Able to follow directions

Able to legibly write entries

Able to perform simple math

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered Industrial Forklift

Job description

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; these activities may include using equipment such as 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 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 laws, regulations, 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

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Janitorial or cleaning experience preferred


• Certification and/or License - Powered Industrial Forklift and Valid Driver's License is required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals


• Able to work safely and follow established policies, procedures, and laws


• 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


• Ability to work occasional overtime as needed for coverage


• Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) skills are a plus

An Equal Opportunity Employer