Porter - 2nd shift- Belcamp, MD

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.

• Monitor 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.

• 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