Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Facility Maintenance

Our success depends on our people and we aim to attract, recruit and retain the most talented individuals to help take our exciting growth story forward.

Position: Janitor

Location: Cleveland, OH

Job : 968

# of Openings: 0

Job Title: Janitor

Business Unit: Team Wendy

Shift: 1st, and 2nd Shift (Shift Differential)

We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives.

It's why we come to work – and it's what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can.

Purpose of Position:

The Warehouse Janitor plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment across all warehouse and production areas. This position ensures compliance with company safety and sanitation standards, supporting operational efficiency and a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced industrial setting.

• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse, production, and common areas, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, and pressure washers.
• Empty and sanitize trash bins, recycling containers, and designated waste areas per company and environmental guidelines.
• Clean and restock restrooms, breakrooms, and locker areas daily.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals and supplies are stored safely and inventory is adequately maintained.
• Support waste segregation and recycling efforts in accordance with sustainability initiatives.
• Assist with spill cleanup, ensuring timely response to prevent safety hazards.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns (e.g., leaks, damaged flooring, malfunctioning equipment) to supervision promptly.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA safety standards, including PPE and lockout/tagout requirements where applicable.
• Collaborate with warehouse and facilities teams to maintain cleanliness around docks, racking systems, and storage zones.
• Participate in facility audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior janitorial, custodial, or warehouse experience required; industrial environment experience preferred.

We design and produce life‑critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”), protection, we do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe.

At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values — fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

• Flexible Schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Supplemental plans
• Company‑paid life and AD&D

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $18.25 per hour. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.