Facility Janitor

Empirical-Food; Garden City (ID); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Empirical-Food in Garden City, Idaho is hiring a dedicated janitorial associate to ensure the overall cleanliness of the plant facility. The role involves sanitizing areas, operating cleaning equipment, and reporting any maintenance issues.

You will maintain safe, debris-free workspaces and support daily operations with reliable attendance and prompt task completion. Responsibilities include cleaning bathrooms, locker rooms, production areas, and offices, as well as handling waste and ensuring

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand cleaning labels.
• Follow simple written and verbal instructions.
• Operate small power or hand tools and cleaning equipment.
• Operate machinery such as ride-on scrubbers.
• Basic computer skills are not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, sweep, mop, scrub and vacuum all assigned areas.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas free from slippery surfaces and debris.
• Clean and sanitize walls, windows, tables, floors and similar surfaces.
• Empty trash and pick up debris both inside and outside the facility.
• Notice repairs or issues and report to management.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment properly.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading labels

Follow instructions

Operate small tools

Operate ride-on scrubbers

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ride-on scrubbers

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the plant facility. Utilize sanitizing chemicals and cleaning equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum all areas assigned: bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, stairwells, welfare areas, and production offices.
• Responsible for maintaining clean and safe work areas, free from slippery surfaces and floors littered with debris.
• Clean and sanitize walls, windows, tables, floors, and like surfaces.
• Empty trash and garbage containers. The employee must pick up cigarette butts, paper, and any debris that is found inside or outside the facility.
• Visually observant of repairs or issues in the plant such as missing tiles, light bulb replacement, etc. and report to management.
• Operate several types of motorized cleaning equipment. Will use, maintain, and store equipment properly.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand cleaning labels.
• Must be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate small power or hand tools.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment, such as ride-on scrubbers.
• Basic computer skills are not required.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Work independently and complete assigned tasks.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires sitting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting, reaching, bending, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Experience: Previous janitorial experience is advantageous, but not required. Education: High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions. Department: Operations