Porter (1st shift) 7am-3:30pm M-F

Porter (1st shift) 7am-3:30pm M-F

Job Summary:

Keep the building, grounds, plant, and offices clean and in orderly condition.  

Responsibilities:

• Service, clean, and supply all restrooms.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen sinks, floors, and drains.
• Clean, paint, and repair areas as needed. 
• Monitors building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours.
• Check electrical appliance use to ensure hazards are avoided.
• Performs routine maintenance.
• Gather and empty trash in offices and around the building.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
• Follow procedures for the use of the chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specification.
• Strip, seal, finish and polish floors.
• Identify needed repairs and notify management as necessary.
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties; Suggest changes to chemicals and procedures to improve sanitation.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges or squeegees.
• Steam clean and/or shampoo carpets
• Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders or scaffolding to prepare facility for events and meetings.  
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Separate and compact trash, plastic, cardboard, and all recyclable material using designated equipment.
• Separate and repair all damaged pallets using designated tools and equipment.
• Identify and report sanitation issues that may compromise workplace or food safety.
• Control sanitation equipment and chemicals to prevent cross contamination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Previous experience as a custodian or porter preferred
• Ability to work in an environment with recurrent exposure to chemicals and industrial cleaning products
• Ability to operate compactor machines
• Stand on feet for the duration of the shift
• Walk long distances
• Push, pull, lift and/or carry 15lbs to 50lbs
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
• Hold, grasp, or turn with the use of hands
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
• Kneel, stoop or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Stand, work and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word.  Convey detailed instructions to others
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed

Salary : $29,500 - $37,400