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Position Overview This position supports plant operations by maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and inspection-ready facility. The Custodian plays a key role in housekeeping, sanitation, waste control, and general facility upkeep to help the site meet internal standards and external audit requirements, including SQF and GMP expectations. Position Title: Custodian Location: Erlanger, KY Reports to: Quality Manager Last Updated: May, 2026 Position Summary The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the facility in top condition through routine cleaning, sanitation, waste handling, and support activities. This role helps ensure a safe, orderly, and compliant environment that supports food safety, product quality, employee welfare, and readiness for SQF and GMP audits. Essential Responsibilities
Maintain production, warehouse, office, breakroom, restroom, and other common areas in a clean, safe, orderly (5S), and audit-ready condition. Perform routine housekeeping and sanitation tasks, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping, and sanitizing surfaces in accordance with site procedures and GMP standards. Collect and remove trash, cardboard, and other waste materials from interior and exterior areas in a timely manner to prevent buildup and maintain compliance. Operate assigned waste handling and cleaning equipment safely, including the baler and trash compactor, and report equipment issues or unsafe conditions promptly. Clean and sanitize employee welfare areas, including restrooms, sinks, mirrors, windows, break areas, and other assigned spaces. Maintain exterior grounds, dumpster areas, walkways, and other surrounding areas in a neat condition to support pest prevention, safety, and audit readiness. Restock cleaning and 5S related materials, sanitation supplies, paper products, PPE, and related items, and communicate replenishment needs to supervision. Identify and report facility damage, sanitation concerns, housekeeping deficiencies, pest-related concerns, and any condition that could affect food safety, quality, or compliance. Follow all applicable safety, chemical handling, sanitation, food safety, and quality procedures while completing assigned duties. Support SQF audit preparedness by maintaining assigned areas in inspection-ready condition and following all housekeeping, sanitation, and GMP expectations. Perform other duties as assigned to support plant cleanliness, operational efficiency, and compliance objectives.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred. Previous custodial, janitorial, manufacturing, sanitation, or industrial cleaning experience is preferred. Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage time effectively. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high housekeeping standards.5S experience, preferred. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, standard work procedures, and safety requirements. Basic verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated safe work behaviors and the ability to work around cleaning chemicals, machinery, grease, and oils. Ability to support shift needs, including overtime and occasional weekend work when required.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.
Requires up to 12hrs of standing/walking daily Must be able to lift/carry up to 25lbs Must be able to push/pull up to 25lbs Must be able to bend/kneel/stoop/twist, crouch/squat/crawl/climb, reach above and below shoulders Requires repetitive use of arms, wrists, and hands Must be able to work near/with machinery and hand tools Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety toed shoes Ability to hear in normal audio range with or without correction. Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Moderate exposure to cold, heat, & noise in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment Able to be exposed to machinery, cleaning chemicals, grease, oils, and occasional confined or restricted work areas.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to assign or modify duties as needed to meet business requirements
