CUSTODIAN (Forklift experience required)

Job Description

Job Description

Culture Fresh Foods, INC

custodian

JOB description

Job Title:

Custodian

Department:

Sanitation

Reports To:

Sanitation Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Company Overview :

Culture Fresh Foods, Inc is a Dairy and Non-Dairy processing facility headquartered in Naugatuck, CT. The facility produces a wide range of dairy and plant-based spoonable and spreadable cultured and ESL (extended shelf life) products for private label, co-pack and under its own brand.

Position Summary :

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment throughout the facility, including offices, restrooms, breakrooms, and manufacturing support areas. This role includes general cleaning, minor maintenance tasks, and ensuring that hygiene and safety standards are upheld across the site. The position is managed and directly reports to the Sanitation Manager of the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform routine custodial duties, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Clean and restock restrooms and breakroom areas with necessary supplies
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, and carpet shampooers.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, touch-up painting, and minor repairs.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Report maintenance needs, supply shortages, or facility issues to the Sanitation Manager.
• Unlock and lock designated areas as needed, maintaining site security.
• Assist with seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal.
• Follow all Company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Operate a forklift to safely transport industrial trash and waste throughout the facility.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Sanitation Manager.

SQF Requirements:

• Maintain good safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Required to wear food safety, sanitation clothing, and PPE.
• This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions in English; bilingual (e.g., Spanish) a plus.
• Familiarity with cleaning practices in office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to operate and perform minor maintenance on cleaning equipment and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Previous forklift operating experience is required to perform the essential function safely and efficiently.
• Must pass a company pre-employment background, physical, and drug screen prior to commencing work.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and stretch and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 100 feet, or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Must have full range of body motion. Must have the ability to work in physically demanding conditions for extended periods.

Working Environment

• While performing in this role the individual is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and /or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• Exposure to cold storage, loud machinery, dust, and variable outdoor conditions.
• Employee may come in contact with cleaning chemicals and industrial equipment.
• Occasionally required to work in confined spaces in accordance with safety and regulatory protocols.
• The employee will be required to use all personal protective equipment provided by the Company in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• The employee must obey all safety rules.

Why Join Us? Culture Fresh Foods Inc. offers a collaborative and innovative workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in the food manufacturing industry.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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