Industrial Janitor

Description

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment. This position performs routine cleaning, deep cleaning, housekeeping, and workplace organization activities throughout production, warehouse, laboratory, and office areas. The Janitor plays a key role in supporting safety, operational efficiency, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives by ensuring work areas remain clean, organized, and free of unnecessary hazards and clutter.

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, office, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and maintain floors throughout the facility.
• Deep clean production equipment exteriors, workstations, fixtures, carts, shelving, and storage areas as assigned.
• Remove dust, debris, and material buildup from designated work areas while following safety procedures.
• Clean walls, doors, windows, guardrails, and other facility surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste to designated collection areas.
• Assist with housekeeping efforts in production spaces to maintain a professional and safe work environment.

• Organize tools, equipment, supplies, storage areas, and work spaces to improve efficiency and housekeeping standards.
• Remove unnecessary materials, scrap, and clutter from work areas in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist departments with workstation organization, inventory storage, and housekeeping projects.

• Replenish restroom, break room, and janitorial supplies.
• Assist with facility setup, teardown, and cleanup activities.
• Operate floor scrubbers, vacuums, pressure washers, and other cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with seasonal cleaning and special facility projects.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Maintain compliance with housekeeping, environmental, and safety standards.
• Properly handle, store, and use cleaning chemicals according to Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Report unsafe conditions, spills, damaged equipment, and housekeeping deficiencies promptly.
• Support safety initiatives by helping maintain clean aisles, exits, emergency equipment access, and work areas.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace cleanliness and organization.
• Reliable attendance and positive work ethic.

• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or custodial environment.
• Experience operating floor scrubbers, pressure washers, or industrial cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and industrial housekeeping practices.

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Move cleaning equipment, carts, supplies, and materials throughout the facility.
  
  Ability to perform physically demanding cleaning and organizational tasks for extended periods.

• Manufacturing production floors, laboratories, warehouses, offices, and outdoor areas.
• Exposure to dust, noise, machinery, cleaning chemicals, and varying temperatures.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as designated by work area requirements.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain high housekeeping standards in industrial environments.
• Ability to identify opportunities for workplace organization and improvement.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices.
• Ability to work cooperatively with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and administrative personnel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and complete assignments efficiently.

• Production and facility areas consistently meet housekeeping standards.
• Work spaces remain organized, clean, and free of unnecessary clutter.
• Deep cleaning tasks are completed according to schedule.
• Safety hazards related to housekeeping are identified and addressed promptly.
• Positive audit, inspection, and employee feedback regarding facility cleanliness and organization.
• Active contribution to 5S and continuous improvement efforts.

• Sweeping and scrubbing production floors.
• Deep cleaning work cells and equipment exteriors.
• Organizing storage racks, shelves, and supply areas.
• Removing scrap, debris, and non-value-added materials.
• Supporting 5S events and workplace improvement projects.
• Restocking facility supplies.
• Assisting with facility-wide housekeeping initiatives and special cleaning projects.

Required:

Compliant with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status (ITAR…