Custodian - R J Van Drunen & Sons : Job Details

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!JOB OVERVIEW:The Sanitation Custodian takes responsibility for general sanitation of all common areas and equipment, keeping these areas clean, orderly and in functional condition. They are responsible for performing all duties related to maintaining the general cleanliness and safety of the offices, restrooms, lunch areas, hand wash stations, warehouse and open grounds. In addition to general sanitation, the Sanitation Custodian works hand-in-hand with the Quality Manager, Production Manager, Sanitation Lead, and the broader team, as appropriate, to keep the department running efficiently.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work according to standard procedures and building's operational schedule
• Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, lunch areas, locker rooms, chemical room, offices, hand wash stations and windows
• Sweep, remove debris, mop floors, clean spills, and clean floors throughout production area.
• Responsible for cleaning inside the coolers as well as cleaning the forklifts and water drains.
• Will be required to properly and safely use cleaning chemicals per standards
• Clean surfaces, tables and furniture
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of exterior of plant
• Manage inventory levels of sanitation, safety, GMP, and cleaning items
• Work safely and report hazards to shift supervisor
• Uphold all Quality and Safety policies

JOB EXPERIENCE:1 year of experience in a similar roleKNOWLEDGE:

• Strong knowledge of sanitation and janitorial concepts and techniques
• Significant positive attitude and approach to life
• Developed listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and detail skills
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Must be a problem-solver who uses good judgement
• Ability to travel to separate work locations as needed
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to employees of the organization
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, e-mail.
• Must have a valid Drivers License

EDUCATION:High school diploma or general education degree (GED)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, walking, using hands and arms to feel and reach.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and ramps.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Regularly or routinely lifting or handling boxes/bags/equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Routinely bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Regularly pushing or pulling sizeable equipment from a standing position.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use of personal protective equipment including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work in a dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor work environment depending on the assigned work area.
• Primarily works in a production environment with minimal administrative duties.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV's, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.