Memphis
Job Description Position Summary The Janitor is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and general housekeeping throughout the company's office, production support, industrial, and warehouse areas. This position helps provide a clean, orderly, and safe working environment for employees, visitors, and contractors. The Janitor performs routine cleaning and sanitation duties, removes waste, replenishes restroom supplies, and maintains designated breakrooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Office and Administrative Areas · Sweep, mop, vacuum, and otherwise clean floors in designated office areas. · Empty waste containers and remove trash to designated disposal areas. · Clean and maintain laboratory offices, industrial offices, and other assigned administrative areas. · Clean floors and remove trash from the front office and other common areas. · Maintain a neat and orderly appearance in assigned areas. 1. Breakrooms and Training Rooms · Sweep, mop, and maintain floors in all assigned breakrooms and training rooms. · Wipe down tables, countertops, and other designated surfaces. · Empty trash containers and remove waste. · Clean the interior of microwaves and refrigerators as needed and in accordance with company procedures. · Maintain cleanliness in the main breakroom, warehouse breakroom, industrial-area breakroom, and other designated employee gathering areas. · Clean tables and floors in the training room and maintain the area in an orderly condition. 1. Restrooms and Locker Rooms · Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, and other designated restroom fixtures and surfaces. · Sweep and mop restroom and locker room floors. · Empty trash and sanitary waste containers in accordance with company procedures. · Replenish toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other designated restroom supplies. · Maintain cleanliness in production restrooms, warehouse restrooms, front-office restrooms, and the industrial-area locker room and restroom. · Promptly report plumbing issues, damaged fixtures, leaks, or supply shortages. 1. Warehouse and Industrial Areas · Clean designated warehouse office floors and empty trash containers. · Maintain housekeeping in assigned industrial office and support areas. · Keep designated walkways and common areas free of trash and cleaning-related obstructions. · Follow established procedures when cleaning areas adjacent to manufacturing or warehouse operations. · Avoid disturbing production materials, equipment, inventory, or work in progress. · Report spills, unsafe conditions, damaged flooring, or other maintenance concerns to the appropriate supervisor. 1. Cleaning Supplies and Equipment · Use cleaning products, tools, and equipment in accordance with product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and company procedures. · Handle, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals and materials properly. · Maintain cleaning tools and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition. · Notify the supervisor when cleaning supplies are low or equipment requires repair or replacement. · Keep cleaning supplies and equipment in designated storage locations when not in use. 1. Safety, Sanitation, and Compliance · Follow company safety policies, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and applicable hazard communication procedures. · Maintain good housekeeping practices to help prevent slips, trips, falls, and other workplace hazards. · Follow applicable company sanitation and good manufacturing practices (GMP) when working in or near manufacturing areas. · Use appropriate precautions when handling waste, cleaning chemicals, and contaminated materials. · Report hazardous spills, injuries, unsafe conditions, and other incidents promptly. · Comply with company policies regarding restricted areas, food and beverage storage, and protection of production materials. 1. General Responsibilities · Complete assigned cleaning tasks according to established schedules and priorities. · Respond to reasonable requests for additional cleaning in assigned areas. · Communicate cleaning, maintenance, and supply concerns to the supervisor. · Maintain professional conduct and respect employee privacy when working in offices, restrooms, and other shared spaces. · Perform other work-related duties as assigned. --- Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. · Ability to use common cleaning tools, equipment, and supplies safely. · Basic understanding of workplace cleanliness, sanitation, and housekeeping practices. · Ability to recognize and report unsafe conditions. · Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within established timeframes. · Dependability, attention to detail, and consistent attendance. · Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers. --- Qualifications · High school diploma or equivalent preferred. · Previous janitorial, custodial, commercial cleaning, or industrial cleaning experience preferred. · Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment is a plus. · Equivalent combinations of relevant experience and demonstrated ability may be considered. --- Physical Requirements and Working Conditions · Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while performing cleaning duties. · Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements. · Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies, waste containers, and equipment within the physical requirements established for the position. · Ability to perform duties in office, warehouse, industrial support, and designated manufacturing-related areas. · Exposure to cleaning chemicals, wet floors, odors, and varying temperatures may occur. · Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adherence to established safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law. --- Performance Expectations Successful performance in this position includes: · Maintaining assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition. · Completing scheduled cleaning duties consistently and thoroughly. · Following established chemical-handling, sanitation, and safety procedures. · Maintaining adequate cleaning supplies and promptly reporting shortages. · Identifying and reporting maintenance issues and unsafe conditions. · Demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and a cooperative attitude.