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1st Shift Custodian - Food & Beverage Manufacturing Facility

Fortress Nutrition, LLC
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Jun 10, 2025
Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 1st Shift Custodian to maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout our facility, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for our employees and products. Standard Schedule: 1st Shift (8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday), OT and weekends as needed Job Summary: Working as part of the Quality team and under the supervision of the Quality & Safety Manager, the Custodian is responsible for maintaining the general cleanliness of our facilities including manufacturing and warehouse businesses. This position is integral to maintaining compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). What You'll Do: Perform general labor tasks, such as sweeping, cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, washing and stocking supplies, as outlined in Master Cleaning Schedule. Clean restrooms and locker rooms, including scrubbing toilets, mopping floors, wiping sinks, mirrors and vanity surfaces. Clean employee cafeteria and workspaces, including offices, conference rooms, lab areas, production/warehouse and other common areas. Remove trash and recyclables from all areas. Maintain outside areas around building, including cleanliness and tidiness of outside building perimeter (ex. spread ice melting compounds on sidewalks, emptying cigarette disposal receptacles, etc.) Report safety, sanitation, and fire hazards to Quality & Safety Manager, maintenance and/or Director of Operations Perform additional general cleaning tasks of indoor and outdoor areas as requested Assist in maintaining inventory of cleaning chemicals and proper chemical storage; Notify Warehouse Supervisor when additional supplies are needed Clean and maintain janitorial equipment and tools Complete and maintain all required cleaning documents, logs and records Complete special projects as needed Cross-train to serve as backup for completing highest priority tasks in the absence of other Custodians Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned What We're Looking For: 3+ years of previous custodial / janitorial work experience required Previous experience working in a food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility strongly desired Knowledge of cleaning & sanitation chemicals and their proper use Comfortable using cleaning-related equipment Experience using personal protective equipment (PPE) Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others Ability to easily adapt to changes in priorities Ability to follow work instructions Exceptional attention to detail and values maintaining a clean work environment Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, chemical labels, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach above shoulders with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, use foot/feet to operate equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally Ability to push and pull floor cleaning equipment Ability to work with a variety of cleaning products Ability to use or willingness to learn rider and push floor scrubber What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like: $19.00 per hour Paid Time Off (PTO) Package 8 Paid Holidays 401K with GREAT Company Match Affordable Insurance For You & Your Family - Medical, Dental, and Vision HSA Medical Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped! The right candidate will have previous experience as a custodian in a manufacturing facility, preferably in the food and beverage industry, ability to troubleshoot, and stable work history with previous employers. To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com. Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.