Custodian & Warehouse Material Handler

Altek Electronics, a Cyient DLM company, has been a trusted source of electronic manufacturing services since 1972. We are a comprehensive contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries. We work with industry leaders supporting a complete product life cycle, from prototype through production and end of life. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, we manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. We use open communication to fulfill our mission of “Value through the eyes of the customer.” Delivering quality products on time, Altek is certified to AS9100D, our operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD, and we are ITAR compliant.

Please visit our website for more detail and to meet our team. www.altekelectronics.com

Position Summary for the Custodian / Warehouse Material Handler at Altek Electronics

Works under the supervision of the Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician to clean and maintain the building, facilities, and equipment. Use cleaning tools and other products to create a clean, healthy environment. Removes and disposes of trash, recycling, and other waste following the appropriate policies. Performs basic maintenance tasks. Holds keys and alarm code to open and/ or close the building, which may require variable schedule and weekend hours.

Stores and issues materials and maintains stock inventory in the warehouse 

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Custodian / Warehouse Material Handler at Altek are described below, other duties may be assigned as needed:

• Open Building and be a part of ensuring a safe and clean environment for all employees coming into work.
• Assist with outside clean up and maintenance, such as shoveling snow, deicing walkways, raking, filling potholes in parking lots…etc.
• Operate manual and power equipment used to vacuum carpets, sweep, mop, clean, dust, and strip and wax floors as needed.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain restrooms and water dispensers using established procedures; check and replenish paper and supplies in restrooms and break rooms.
• Clean and polish, fixtures, interior windows, mirrors, interior/exterior glass doors, and entryways.
• Collect and remove trash and recyclables from all assigned areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Clean and dust baseboards, windowsills, white boards, and other items as needed
• Help with set up and take down furniture and equipment for events as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls for custodial assistance as needed, which may require additional protocols for safe handling and disposal of blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, and other non-standard waste.
• Read and comprehend basic instructions, safety data sheets, and product labels.
• Promote and adhere to all recognized safety practices and standards
• Perform inspections on work areas maintained by other custodial staff and contracted vendors.
• Assist other trades as needed.

• May attend Safety Committee meetings or serve in a role associated with safety or emergency procedures such as building evacuation.
• Responsible for the organization of the warehouse, safe storage of materials and equipment,and maintaining a safe working environment
• Maintains material handling equipment in a safe operating condition
• Safely and appropriately assigned material and equipment storage locations
• Fills orders or issues supplies from stock
• Verifies inventory counts and performs cycle counting as necessary
• Distributes components for kits to appropriate manufacturing personnel
• Stores and retrieves equipment and suppliers as required
• Follows Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Moisture Sensitive Device (MSD) guidelines to ensure reliability of parts as appropriate/required
• Actively participates in quality initiatives by participating in problem solving, process improvements and performance measurements.
• Assists in other departments as necessary
• Responsible for understanding & following company,and or manufacturing guidelines/procedures
• Responsible for following established safety rules & 6S

Knowledge and Skill Requirements of the Custodian / Warehouse Material Handler position include:

• Able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner 
• Highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within the organization.
• Proven ability to set and exceed established targets. 
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

• Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Able to be flexible and supportive, react swiftly to and able to positively and proactively assimilate change in a rapid growth environment.
• Personally provide a high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to count parts for kitting, and maintaining inventory reports and levels.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOT Medical Card to drive Box Truck and other company vehicles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain training certificate for Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs), and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs).

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 0 to 2 years’ experience as Custodian /0 – 2 years performing stockroom/ warehouse duties
• Experience and ability to work in a highly adaptive environment with competing priorities

Working Conditions

• The work involves lifting and moving (push/ pulling) materials and product up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations, as well as handling larger loads by safely and properly coordinating manual assistance and/or appropriate assistive devises.
• Must be physically able to stand and walk; bend and squat; stretch and reach, for extended periods of time.
• Outdoor work in inclement weather
• Position may also require occasional travel.

Altek’s Vision: To be a thriving enterprise with a highly skilled and adaptable workforce committed to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers.  

Altek’s Mission: To provide manufacturing services and innovative solutions that enable our customers to deliver life-changing products to the world, while fostering employee growth and supporting the communities in which we live.   

Altek has a comprehensive benefits package including:

Altek Electronics is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presences of a non-job-related medical condition, disability, or handicap, however, current openings may involve ITAR restricted hiring practices, and all applicants must be aware of this requirement and are encouraged to consult the latest ITAR regulations regarding restrictions that my apply.