Custodian Janitor
10 days ago
Minneapolis
Job Description This role is responsible for a wide range of cleaning, sanitation, and general maintenance duties to ensure all production, clean room, office, and common areas remain in clean and orderly condition. This role also performs inspection, packaging, and handling of thermoformed or molded parts in accordance with quality and safety standards. Additional responsibilities include operating support equipment, maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and providing back-up support for related functions as needed. This role requires the ability to handle conflict and differing opinions in a constructive and professional manner that align with The Placon Way. Essential Accountabilities Safety • Participate in safety programs., • Follow all established safety procedures., • Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)., • Identify and communicate quality deviations or nonconforming products., • Read product drawings and perform necessary product measurements., • Always Follow Good Manufacturing Practices., • Empty and clean all waste containers throughout the building., • Remove waste and transport garbage to designated disposal areas., • Dust and clean walls, frames, charts, boards, and light fixtures., • Clean ceiling diffusers, vents, and other airflow/ventilation surfaces., • Maintain slop sink rooms in clean and orderly condition., • Clean, sanitize, and polish tile floors and high‑touch surfaces., • Dust mop or brush molding floors, machine areas, and aisleways., • Empty scrap bins under production equipment (e.g., molding machines)., • Replace oil- or water‑soaked mats as needed., • Operate sweeper to clean warehouse floors and remove debris., • Blow down machines and conveyors to remove dust, debris, resin, and scrap., • Clean and sanitize employee restrooms, office restrooms, breakrooms, and hand‑washing stations., • Vacuum rugs and clean entry areas., • Remove stains from vertical surfaces including doors, frames, switches, and entry glass., • Wash and sanitize water coolers., • Monitor stairwells and clean spills as needed., • Maintain the clean room environment to meet manufacturing and regulatory standards., • Perform routine wipe-down of surfaces using approved cleaning agents., • Clean floors, equipment exteriors, and worktables in accordance with clean room protocols., • Remove waste and materials following contamination‑control procedures., • Monitor cleanliness of gowning areas and restock PPE supplies as needed., • Follow all airflow, contamination control, and sanitization guidelines to ensure product integrity., • Inspect and pack products according to quality specifications and standards., • Apply bag labels to accurately identify products., • Verify material for disposal and regrind., • Conduct Oracle transactions as required., • Operate case tapers, pallet jacks, support equipment, and other production tools safely and efficiently. Ability to read, write, and speak English at a defined proficiency level to meet training, safety, and quality requirements. Ability to solve basic math problems. Six months of manufacturing or related experience preferred. Position Requirements Work Environment Inside manufacturing environment operating under Good Manufacturing Practices, AIB or SQF certifications, and FDA guidelines. Occasionally outside cleaning around the facility. Equipment/Tools Used Case tapers, measurement tools, thermoforming or injection molding machines, pallet jacks, vacuum, cleaning equipment, sweeper, computer, Oracle, and quality software. Physical Requirements Light Work (up to 10 lbs.): product cases, tools, bags, boxes – continually Medium Work (11–30 lbs.): product cases – continually Heavy Work (31–50 lbs.): pallets or cases of product – occasionally Frequent twisting, bending, reaching, stooping, climbing, and standing for extended periods. Mental Requirements Reading, writing, basic math/calculating, interpersonal communication, ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Travel None (aside from training or seminars if required).