Janitorial (4637)

Position Summary

The Janitorial Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized food manufacturing facility. This position plays a critical role in supporting food safety, employee safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SQF/Food Safety standards by ensuring production, warehouse, office, restroom, breakroom, and common areas remain clean and inspection-ready at all times. The Janitorial Technician must work independently, follow established sanitation procedures, and support a culture of cleanliness and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facility Cleaning & Sanitation

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, breakrooms, conference rooms, offices, hallways, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and maintain floors throughout the facility.
• Vacuum carpeted areas and clean floor mats as needed.
• Remove trash, recyclables, and waste materials from designated collection points.
• Maintain cleanliness of entrances, walkways, and exterior areas surrounding the facility.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including door handles, handrails, tables, vending machines, and shared equipment.
• Restock restroom and breakroom supplies, including soap, paper towels, toilet paper, sanitizer, and cleaning materials.

Food Manufacturing & GMP Support

• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in production-adjacent areas to support food safety compliance.
• Assist with sanitation preparation activities before audits, inspections, and customer visits.
• Report any sanitation concerns, pest activity, facility damage, or food safety risks immediately to management.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are properly labeled, stored, and utilized according to SDS requirements.

Facility Inspections

• Conduct routine facility cleanliness inspections and identify areas requiring attention.
• Perform documented floor and facility inspections throughout the shift to ensure cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Address safety hazards such as spills, debris, trip hazards, or unsanitary conditions immediately.
• Support corrective actions resulting from audits, inspections, or sanitation findings.

Equipment & Supply Management

• Operate janitorial equipment including floor scrubbers, vacuums, mops, pressure washers, and other cleaning tools.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervision of replenishment needs.
• Ensure janitorial closets and storage areas remain organized and compliant with safety standards.
• Maintain equipment in safe working condition and report maintenance issues promptly.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Comply with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, lockout/tagout awareness, and chemical handling procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings and required training programs.
• Promote a safe work environment and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support special cleaning projects and deep-cleaning activities.
• Assist other departments during facility events, audits, or operational needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.