Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America Custodian (Office & Manufacturing) in Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Job Description
General Purpose
Maintain the location’s interior and/or exterior in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner (e.g., offices, warehouses, plant/manufacturing areas).
Job Duties and 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, dusters,forklifts, and companyvehicles.
Maintain 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 laws, regulations, 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
Requirements
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Janitorial or cleaning experience preferred
Certification and/or License – Powered Industrial Forklift and Valid Driver’s License is required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
Able to work safely and follow established policies, procedures, and laws
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
Ability to work occasional overtime as needed for coverage
Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) skills are a plus
An Equal Opportunity Employer