Custodian

Custodial Worker – Manufacturing Facility

About the Position

We are looking for a driven, dependable, and service-oriented Custodial Worker who takes pride in creating and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workplace.

This role is about more than keeping our facility clean. The Custodial Worker plays an important part in supporting our employees, maintaining a professional work environment, and helping our manufacturing operation run efficiently. The ideal candidate is proactive, takes ownership of their responsibilities, pays attention to detail, and understands the importance of providing excellent service to both internal customers and visitors.

We are looking for someone who sees what needs to be done, takes initiative, and doesn't wait to be asked. A successful candidate will take pride in their work and understand that a clean, organized facility contributes to employee safety, morale, productivity, and overall company success.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Cleaning and Housekeeping

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, break rooms, offices, and common areas.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, and scrub floors throughout the facility.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Dust and clean furniture, surfaces, windows, fixtures, and other facility areas.
• Replenish restroom and break room supplies, including paper products, soap, and cleaning materials.
• Maintain clean and presentable entrances, hallways, stairwells, and shared spaces.

Manufacturing and Workplace Support

• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards throughout production and manufacturing areas.
• Remove debris, packaging materials, scrap, and non-production waste.
• Support company-wide 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and communicate housekeeping, safety, and maintenance concerns.
• Assist with workplace organization, floor markings, and visual management projects.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee and departmental cleaning requests.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals in accordance with SDS requirements.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain clean and safe walking and working surfaces.
• Follow machine guarding and lockout/tagout requirements when working near equipment.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, or potential hazards.

Grounds and Exterior Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness of parking lots, sidewalks, and building entrances.
• Remove litter and debris from facility grounds.
• Assist with snow removal, salting, and seasonal grounds maintenance as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support facility events, inspections, and audits.
• Assist maintenance personnel with non-technical cleaning and housekeeping tasks.
• Complete special cleaning projects as assigned.
• Organize and maintain cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties as needed to support facility operations.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates:

• Drive and Initiative: Takes ownership of responsibilities, stays productive, and proactively identifies work that needs to be done.
• Service Orientation: Understands that their work supports employees across the organization and takes pride in providing a clean, welcoming, and professional environment.
• Dependability: Shows up on time, follows through on commitments, and can be counted on to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Attention to Detail: Notices the little things and maintains high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Positive Attitude: Approaches work with a willingness to help, a professional attitude, and a team-first mindset.
• Accountability: Takes pride in their work, accepts feedback, and consistently follows established standards.
• Safety Mindset: Understands the importance of working safely and maintaining a hazard-free environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices.
• Ability to read and understand cleaning and safety instructions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, warehouse, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or workplace housekeeping standards.
• Experience operating floor scrubbers, buffers, and industrial cleaning equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and reach overhead.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures typical of a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate powered cleaning equipment.

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing facility and may involve exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, cleaning chemicals, and varying temperatures. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required by company policy.

How Success Is Measured

Success in this role is demonstrated through:

• Consistent completion of daily cleaning schedules and assigned tasks.
• Maintaining high housekeeping and 5S audit scores.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Promptly responding to employee and departmental requests.
• Demonstrating safe work practices and compliance with company policies.
• Maintaining adequate cleaning supplies and properly caring for equipment.
• Taking initiative and identifying opportunities to improve facility cleanliness and organization.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Custodial Worker understands that their role has an impact on everyone in the facility. They take ownership of their work, maintain high standards without constant supervision, and look for opportunities to make the workplace better every day.

They are dependable, approachable, service-minded, and take genuine pride in creating an environment where employees can work safely, efficiently, and comfortably.

If you are someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys helping others, and wants to make a positive impact on the workplace every day, we would love to hear from you.