Foreman Janitor I

Zachry Group; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an Industrial Janitorial Foreman for the Bayer Luling facility to lead janitorial operations, ensure safety, and maintain cleanliness across process units and support areas. The role supervises crews, coordinates with operations and maintenance, and ensures compliance with site requirements.

The Foreman will organize tasks, supervise cleaning efforts, and participate in safety meetings, with opportunities to support plant outages and turnarounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in industrial janitorial or plant services.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in chemical plants, refineries, or industrial environments preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial cleaning equipment and OSHA safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily janitorial activities across the Bayer Luling site.
• Assign tasks based on plant priorities and safety requirements.
• Ensure cleaning tasks meet standards for housekeeping, environmental compliance, and audit readiness.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas including units, control rooms, shops, and restrooms.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-job briefings.
• Train and mentor janitorial personnel on site procedures and hazard recognition.
• Coordinate with Bayer operations, maintenance, and contract management for scheduled cleaning, turnarounds, and outages.
• Maintain inventory of janitorial supplies, tools, and equipment; track hours and productivity.
• Report incidents and near misses per Zachry/Bayer protocols.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Industrial janitorial experience

Safety and OSHA awareness

Attention to housekeeping standards

Experience with industrial cleaning**e

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Industrial Janitorial Foreman is responsible for leading janitorial operations at Bayer Luling facility, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance Zachry/Bayer site requirements. This role supervises crews, coordinates with operations and maintenance personnel, and maintains cleanliness across process units, administrative areas, warehouse, and common spaces.

Position Summary

The Industrial Janitorial Foreman is responsible for leading janitorial operations at Bayer Luling facility, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance Zachry/Bayer site requirements. This role supervises crews, coordinates with operations and maintenance personnel, and maintains cleanliness across process units, administrative areas, warehouse, and common spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily janitorial activities across the Bayer Luling site
• Assign work task based on plant priorities, production schedules, and safety requirements
• Ensure all cleaning tasks meet Zachry/ Bayer standards for housekeeping, environmental compliance, and audit readiness
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas (units, control rooms, shops, break areas, restrooms, etc.)
• Enforce strict compliance with Zachry/ Bayer safety policies, including:
• PPE requirements
• Badging and accountability for plant alarms
• Absenteeism
• Rolling stock
• Incident reporting
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and daily pre-job briefings
• Train and mentor janitorial personnel on site procedures, cleaning methods, and hazard recognition
• Coordinate with Bayer operations, maintenance, and contract management for:
• Scheduled cleaning work
• Turnarounds and outages
• Emergency response (spills, housekeeping events)
• Maintain inventory of janitorial supplies, tools, and equipment; ensure proper storage and usage
• Track labor hours, crew productivity, and job completion status
• Report incidents, safety observations, and near misses in accordance with Zachry/Bayer protocols

Qualifications

• High diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5 years of industrial janitorial or plant services experience
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Experience working in a chemical plant, refinery, or industrial manufacturing environment preferred
• Familiarity with industrial cleaning equipment (Burnishers, single disc strippers, vacuums, and carpet cleaners, etc.)
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety practices

Work Environment

• Active chemical plant environment at Bayer Luling
• Exposure to industrial conditions including noise, heat, chemicals, and outdoor elements
• Work performed in operating units, and dock areas

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, and standing
• Ability to wear required PPE including Steel toed boots, gloves, hard hats, and chemical goggles

Schedule

• Full-time position; must be flexible to support:
• Overtime and weekend work
• Shift work if required
• Plant outages and turnaround schedules

Additional Preferred Experience

• Previously employed by Zachry
• Basic computer skills for reporting, timekeeping, and communication