Job Description
Job Description Job Summary The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment within the warehouse facility. This role involves routine cleaning, waste management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Custodians utilize an eye for detail and a proactive approach to cleanliness to perform physical tasks efficiently.
Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties below to a high standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors to ensure cleanliness throughout the warehouse.
- Clean restrooms, break rooms, and office areas regularly.
- Wipe down surfaces and equipment to maintain a dust-free environment
- Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables according to local protocols and expectations
- Maintain waste bins and recycling receptacles, ensuring timely removal and replacement
- Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
- Report any safety hazards, damaged equipment, or maintenance requests to leadership
- Monitor and replenish inventory levels of cleaning supplies
- Organize and store cleaning equipment and materials in designated areas
- Assist with setup and cleanup for warehouse events or meetings
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks as needed
- Meet all expected performance standards regarding efficiency, accuracy and quality of work
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and reporting any hazards to the appropriate leadership.
- Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily, weekly, and monthly departmental goals
- Abide by all company and warehouse policies
- Flex into other positions and departments and undertake additional duties as necessary to support the overall operation
Physical Requirements - Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.
Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.
Qualifications Experience - Strong verbal and written skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
- Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations
Education This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.
Desired Traits & Skills - Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a distribution environment preferred but not required
Job Tags
Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,