Warehouse Full-Time Custodian

Follett Content Solutions; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Follett Content Solutions in McHenry, IL is seeking a part-time Custodian to join our facilities team. The role is onsite, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with potential for extension to a longer-term position based on performance.

Primary duties include cleaning, maintenance, and safety compliance in a warehouse and office environment. Ideal candidates have forklift experience and the ability to operate cleaning equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required or highly preferred.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment safely (e.g., vacuums, floor scrubbers).
• Ability to read and follow cleaning chemicals safely per SDS.
• Must follow safety rules, PPE requirements, and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain cleaning logs and checklists.
• Identify and report maintenance issues or safety hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials within the facility.
• Pick and load recyclable and compacted cardboard into trailers.
• Maintain facility and equipment to keep them in safe, working order.
• Clean lobby and entrance areas; vacuum entrance mats as needed.
• Sweep and mop break areas; sanitize lunch tables; manage seasonal umbrellas.
• Stock paper and clean grounds; dispose of trash and debris.
• Empty and re-line bins in warehouse, office areas, and cafeteria.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Cleaning equipment use

Tools

Vacuum floor scrubbers

Pressure washers

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Monday-Friday

7:00 am -3:30 pm

Full-Time

Follett Content Solutions has been a trusted partner for educators since 1873! We support our educators that touch more than 45 million students worldwide. Follett Content Solutions helps build a diverse collection of print and digital resources to support every student. We are currently hiring for a part-time Custodian that could turn into a long role for the right person. This position is a non-exempt & full-time position located in McHenry, IL. The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 hourly. This is an onsite position Monday – Friday. We offer an array of benefits, to see those benefits click here.

Any pay range disclosed is based upon a combination of neutral factors such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, seniority, etc. Follett Content Solutions reserves the right to provide any successful candidate a salary at the most appropriate level set as a result of such candidate’ qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications or seniority.

Key Responsibilities

• Forklift Driving
• Picking and loading the recyclable and compacted cardboard into a trailer.
• Perform duties to ensure facility and equipment are kept in operating, safe and usable condition.
• Clean the main lobby area or all general entry areas in the warehouse, straighten & vacuum all entrance mats as needed.
• Sweep and mop all break areas, sanitize all lunch tables and seasonally assemble/disassemble all outdoor table umbrellas
• Stock copy paper, ground cleaning - canvas the grounds picking up trash/debris.
• Empty and re-line trash bins in the general areas of the warehouse, office areas and cafeteria.
• Clean warehouse rear stairwell stairs and hallways.
• Empty exterior trash receptacles as needed & empty all recycling cans.
• Clean shipping cross over bridge and clean all warehouse eye wash stations as needed
• Sweep exterior of Receiving & shipping docks and all ARU’s (as needed).
• Wipe down computer kiosks in the warehouse.
• Clean/sweep office mechanical rooms, phone, elevator closets & computer room ramp (as needed).
• Clean shipping ,receiving maintenance shop service doors as needed.
• Clean lunchroom coolers on monthly basis- including removal & cleaning of the shelves & cleaning of the interior/exterior.
• Sweep/mop fork lift charging stations as needed.
• Clean, dust, polish /vacuum(upholstered) lobby furniture.
• Clean and disinfect all restrooms within the office and warehouse; restock with necessary supplies such as paper products and hand soap on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Forklift experience
• Ability to operate custodial equipment such as vacuum floor scrubbers/pressure washers.
• Ability to read and use cleaning chemicals safely and according to Safety Data sheets (SDS).
• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain Cleaning Logs and complete assigned checklist.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards or supply shortages.
• Perform other duties assigned to support facility operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, or pullup to 30-50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to wear required PPE ( ex. cleaning/latex gloves gloves).
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please contact us by email or phone.

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Salary Description

$17.00-$22.00 per Hour