Facilities Maintenance & Plant Support Associate

Superior Lubricants•Buffalo, NY

11h

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance & Plant Support Associate maintains a clean, safe, organized, and professional facility and provides general support to plant and warehouse operations. The role includes custodial services, grounds maintenance, waste management, material handling, and other facility support activities that contribute to efficient daily operations and a positive environment for employees, customers, and visitors. The position supports workplace safety and environmental compliance by following company policies and procedures, using required personal protective equipment, identifying and reporting unsafe conditions, maintaining housekeeping standards, and participating in required safety training. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants who need assistance with the application or interview process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial environment.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Ability to operate floor scrubbers, cardboard balers, and similar facility support equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
Strong work ethic and reliability.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb stairs.
Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment.
Safely operate facility support and material handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of experience in custodial services, facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, warehouse operations, or a related field.
Experience operating floor scrubbers, cardboard balers, and other janitorial or material handling equipment.
Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Clean and mop facility floors, offices, common areas, warehouse areas, and production support spaces.
Operate floor scrubbers and other janitorial equipment.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, locker rooms, and other employee areas.
Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly.
Operate cardboard balers and other waste-handling equipment safely and effectively.
Consolidate waste and recycling materials and transport them to designated dumpsters.
Monitor janitorial, cleaning, and facility supply inventories and notify management when replenishment is needed.
Assist with snow removal, salting, lawn care, landscaping, and other grounds maintenance.
Support contractors performing facility and grounds maintenance activities.
Perform basic building upkeep, including painting, light repairs, and general housekeeping.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance throughout company facilities and grounds.
Provide general support to plant operations and warehouse activities as needed.
Assist with receiving, unloading, staging, and transporting materials throughout the facility.
Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Support warehouse organization and housekeeping efforts.
Report facility, equipment, and safety concerns to management.
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
Use required personal protective equipment.
Identify and report unsafe conditions.
Maintain housekeeping standards that support workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Participate in required safety training.