Custodian

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

$15.30 to $21.00 an hour – paid weekly (Based on Expereince)

Days Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30pm

This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing facility. This role supports operations by ensuring production areas, restrooms, common spaces, and work zones meet cleanliness and safety standards. The ideal candidate is reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment.

• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Empty, clean, and replenish waste containers.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, ensuring supplies like toilet paper and soap are adequately stocked.
• Identify and report the need for major repairs to supervisors or management.
• Clean machine equipment as needed throughout the facility.
• Move equipment, furniture, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Keep exterior spaces such as parking lots, smoking area, and sidewalks clean and tidy.
• Follow health and safety regulations, ensuring the use of appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.
• Respond promptly to spills using appropriate PPE.
• Support 6S/Lean workplace organization (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, etc.).

• Attention to detail
• Reliability
• Commitment to workplace safety
• Communication skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Prior custodial or industrial cleaning experience
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently

• Manufacturing or warehouse cleaning experience
• Familiarity with 6S/Lean
• Forklift certification

• Stand or walk for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours)
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling
• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Use of ladders or step stools
• Operate cleaning equipment
• Wear required PPE

• Exposure to moving equipment and machinery
• Variable temperatures (hot, cold, humid)
• Exposure to dust, odors, cleaning agents, and industrial noise
• Work around active production lines
• May require overtime, weekends, or shift work

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well‑being programs may vary depending on where you work.

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility‑level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through My Learning. Programs…