Custodian

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

• 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.
• Absorb and organize 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.
• Absorb into other positions and departments and undertake additional duties as necessary to support the overall operation.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand and/or walk, 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.

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

• 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.

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.