Janitorial Associate
Job Description
Janitorial Associate
Job Summary: The Janitorial Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment throughout office spaces, restrooms, break rooms, common areas, and general manufacturing areas. This role supports daily operations by performing routine cleaning, sanitation, trash removal, supply restocking, and basic facility upkeep while following company safety procedures and applicable housekeeping standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
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- Clean and maintain assigned office areas, conference rooms, entryways, hallways, restrooms, break rooms, locker rooms, and general manufacturing areas.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and dust floors, surfaces, furniture, fixtures, windows, doors, and other high-touch areas.
- Clean and disinfect restrooms, sinks, toilets, counters, mirrors, partitions, and other sanitary fixtures.
- Empty trash and recycling containers and dispose of waste in designated areas according to company procedures.
- Restock supplies such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, trash liners, and other janitorial materials.
- Perform routine housekeeping in manufacturing areas, including removal of dust, debris, packaging materials, and non-hazardous waste from walkways and work areas.
- Use cleaning equipment and supplies safely, including vacuums, mops, brooms, carts, floor scrubbers, and approved cleaning chemicals.
- Identify and report safety hazards, spills, maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, or needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
- Follow all company safety policies, chemical handling instructions, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards.
- Maintain janitorial closets, equipment, and supplies in a clean, organized, and secure manner.
- Assist with special cleaning projects, deep cleaning, or seasonal housekeeping tasks as assigned.
- Maintain a professional, dependable, and service-focused attitude when interacting with employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or industrial cleaning experience preferred, but not required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, cleaning schedules, safety procedures, and chemical use guidelines.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, sanitation practices, and safe use of janitorial tools and supplies.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and orderly workspaces.
- Dependable attendance and ability to maintain confidentiality in office and employee areas.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to safely operate basic janitorial equipment and handle cleaning supplies.
- Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, noise, dust, temperature changes, and other conditions commonly found in general manufacturing environments.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and safety footwear.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
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Meet Your Recruiter
Rori Hicks, CSP
Regional Market Manager
I started my career with Encadria Staffing Solutions as a Client Service Manager in 2014. Since that time I have had the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. I’m thankful for a culture that embraces diversity in it’s hiring efforts and encourages contribution for the mutual benefit of our employees and our customers. Our work is to invest in the lives of people by finding the right role for each person all while creating value for our parent company, Georgia Pacific. I was promoted to Market Manager in 2018 and expanded my leadership responsibilities in 2021 to the Southwest Region Team which includes Georgia Pacific, John Zink & Koch Industries companies in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas & Arizona.
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