Evening Custodian: Clean & Safe Facility, $21/hr+Benefits

Empire Livestock LLC.; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

2nd/3rd Shift differential

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Service recognition and rewards

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

DFA/Kemps is seeking a dedicated custodian at our Le Mars facility to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness and sanitation in a dairy processing environment. The role supports GMPs and safety protocols while performing general cleaning duties, inventory tasks, and light grounds maintenance.

The position runs M–F 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with benefits including a 401(k), paid vacation/holidays, and shift differentials. High school diploma or equivalent required; janitorial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Able to work safely and follow established policies and procedures.
• 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.

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, and dusters.
• Maintain all 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 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

Skills

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Safety awareness

Follow directions precisely

Record keeping

Math skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DFA/Kemps is seeking a dedicated custodian at our Le Mars facility to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness and sanitation in a dairy processing environment. The role supports GMPs and safety protocols while performing general cleaning duties, inventory tasks, and light grounds maintenance.

The position runs M–F 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with benefits including a 401(k), paid vacation/holidays, and shift differentials. High school diploma or equivalent required; janitorial experience preferred.