Custodian

Department: Facilities / Operations
Reports To: Plant Manager / Operations Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate:$16 - $19 / hour
Employment Status: Full-Time
Location: Gaishin Manufacturing – Benton Harbor

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and professional environment throughout the facility. This position performs routine cleaning and custodial duties in office, employee common areas, restrooms, and designated manufacturing areas.

The Custodian plays an important role in supporting workplace safety, employee wellbeing, facility appearance, and Gaishin Manufacturing’s commitment to maintaining a high-quality manufacturing environment.

• Clean and maintain offices, conference rooms, reception areas, hallways, break rooms, and other common areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and clean floors as needed.
• Dust and wipe desks, tables, furniture, windowsills, doors, and other surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and replace liners.
• Clean interior windows, glass doors, and entry areas.
• Maintain break rooms, including cleaning counters, tables, sinks, appliances, and other shared surfaces.
• Replenish paper products, soap, hand sanitizer, and other facility supplies.

• Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, partitions, floors, and fixtures.
• Restock toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other restroom supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of employee locker rooms and changing areas.
• Identify and report plumbing, fixture, or facility issues requiring repair.

• Sweep, mop, and clean designated production-floor areas, aisles, walkways, and work spaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers throughout manufacturing areas.
• Clean employee work areas and common surfaces as directed without disrupting production activities.
• Assist with cleanup of non-hazardous spills in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Maintain clearly marked aisles, entrances, exits, and walking surfaces free of unnecessary debris.
• Clean around equipment and machinery only when authorized and when equipment is in a safe condition for cleaning.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures when working near machinery, forklifts, chemicals, or manufacturing operations.

• Monitor custodial supplies and notify the appropriate supervisor when inventory needs replenishment.
• Properly store cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements and manufacturer instructions for cleaning chemicals.
• Assist with seasonal facility needs, including entrance cleanup, salt/debris removal, and other general housekeeping duties.
• Identify and promptly report unsafe conditions, maintenance concerns, leaks, damage, or needed repairs.
• Assist with facility projects, deep cleaning, and special cleaning assignments as needed.
• Maintain custodial equipment in clean and working condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required PPE guidelines.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment according to established procedures.
• Properly label and store chemicals and cleaning supplies.
• Place appropriate warning signage around wet floors or cleaning areas.
• Remain alert to forklift traffic, machinery, production activity, and other hazards within manufacturing areas.
• Immediately report spills, hazards, injuries, damaged equipment, or unsafe conditions.
• Do not operate, clean inside, or perform maintenance on production machinery unless specifically trained and authorized to do so.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, facilities, or industrial cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is helpful but not required.

• Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a consistent work schedule.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean workplace.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to safely use basic custodial equipment and cleaning products.
• Ability to recognize and report safety or facility concerns.
• Ability to work respectfully and professionally around employees, visitors, customers, and production personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when…