Housekeeping

About the Role

Sofidel America of Inola is seeking a local candidate for a long-term Plant Housekeeper position in a stable manufacturing environment. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility that supports production operations, employee safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness throughout the manufacturing facility, warehouse, production areas, and surrounding work areas.
• Support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP requirements, and company sanitation standards.
• Perform pre-shift inspections of industrial sweepers and other cleaning equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Safely operate industrial sweepers, pallet jacks, balers, and other housekeeping equipment.
• Clean and maintain sweepers and other equipment after each use.
• Remove paper waste, scrap material, debris, and recyclable materials from production and warehouse areas.
• Operate small balers and assist with recycling and waste management activities.
• Maintain facility entrances, walkways, parking areas, and other designated outdoor areas.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards to supervision.
• Assist production and warehouse operations as needed to support workflow, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety policies and operating procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in industrial housekeeping, manufacturing, warehouse, janitorial, or facility maintenance preferred.
• Experience operating industrial cleaning and material-handling equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, work orders, and quality documentation.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, stand, and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Ability to work around paper dust, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and elevated noise levels.
• Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, reflective vests, and hairnets.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Professional and safe work environment
• Employee referral bonus
• Retention bonus
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Professional training and development
• Paid vacation

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing setting with exposure to paper dust, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and elevated noise levels.