Custodian

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, and dusters . Maintain all 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 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 requiredRequirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE . High school diploma or equivalent . Janitorial or cleaning experience preferred . Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES . Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals . Able to work safely and follow established policies and procedures . 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 An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans