Custodian - Night Shift at Elkhart Plastics in Springfield, MO

Position Summary The Custodian is responsible for keeping the production facility clean and in working order. Dependability is a must, so the individual in this position will need to maintain above average attendance. You have the responsibility as an employee at Buckhorn to make a good quality product to exceed our customer expectations. You have the authority and responsibility to initiate recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve our Quality Management. Total Quality Management involves all employees at Buckhorn to be dedicated to participating in improving our processes, our products, and our culture. Quality product starts and ends with you! Take pride in your work by providing a clean & functioning product for our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Buckhorn policies and OSHA standards. Maintain an oil and water-free production floor. Operate/Maintain floor scrubbers and other powered cleaning equipment. Operate forklift to move pallets of cleaning materials (Simple Green Drums, Absorbent Socks, etc.) Operate forklift to move wastewater/waste oil totes. Separate waste oil and water and properly store totes. Utilize forklift to deliver waste oil and absorbent socks to vendor pick up area. Inventory and properly store janitorial supplies and keep supplies stocked on a regular basis. Clean and inspect exterior of plant (sidewalks, trash, etc.). Set up and tear down meeting rooms. General cleaning duties as assigned to include breakrooms, restrooms, offices, and other facility areas. Trash removal. Performs light maintenance work as requested, including hanging signs, snow removal from sidewalks, etc. Assists with recycling efforts by collecting and preparing plant recyclable items. Properly disposes of Biohazards (i.e., blood and body fluids) as needed for Quality and Environmental.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to do two mathematical operations to arrive at the solution; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; ability to work effectively with coworkers and supervision.

Education and Experience

At least three months related experience. High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Must have a valid and current driver’s license and can pass a driver’s license check. Selected candidate will be required to become forklift certified.