Housekeeper and Floorcare Associate

Job description

Department Purpose: To support a safe and efficient manufacturing environment by performing routine and specialized cleaning duties that ensure all areas of the facility are clean, well-maintained, and compliant with safety and sanitation standards. Primary Responsibilities: In priority order, with collaboration across departments as needed: Maintain Restrooms: Ensure all restrooms across the facility are clean, sanitized, and stocked with necessary supplies at all times. Inventory Management: Track and replenish cleaning and restroom supplies to prevent shortages and support uninterrupted operations. Production Area Cleaning: Sweep and clean plant floors to minimize dust, debris, and safety hazards, supporting production efficiency and compliance. Floor Stripping and Waxing: Strip, wax, seal, and maintain hard-surface flooring throughout the facility. Prepare floors, apply floor-care products, and ensure adequate drying time and proper placement of safety signs and barriers. Floor Care and Maintenance: Sweep, mop, scrub, burnish, and polish floors using appropriate equipment and cleaning products. Address spills, stains, scuff marks, and high-traffic areas promptly. Ink Hopper Maintenance: Collect used ink hoppers from production areas and dispose of waste ink safely, following all environmental and safety procedures. Common Area Sanitation: Clean and disinfect offices, locker rooms, break rooms, and designated smoking areas to maintain hygienic conditions for all personnel. Waste Management: Empty trash bins throughout the facility and safely operate compactors according to established safety procedures. Outdoor Maintenance: Keep facility entrances, sidewalks, and loading dock areas free of debris, ice, or obstructions to ensure safe access for employees and deliveries. Equipment Operation: Operate floor scrubbers and forklifts as required. Perform pre-use inspections and ensure proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment in compliance with safety protocols. Additional Support: Perform other housekeeping or facility-related duties as assigned by BCA Management to support production and operational goals. Minimum Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally. Capable of extended periods of standing, walking, bending, pulling, and pushing in an industrial environment. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions. Experience operating forklifts and floor scrubbers preferred; forklift certification may be required. Basic literacy skills to understand safety procedures, labels, and written instructions. Shift Availability: 2pm - 10pm