Plant General Custodian

Prestage•Eagle Grove, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant General Relief position provides flexible, cross-trained coverage for the Building Custodian, PPE Room, and Knife Room based on staffing needs, including vacations, call-ins, vacancies, and other operational requirements. When coverage is not needed in the PPE Room or Knife Room, the employee defaults to Building Custodian duties. The employee is expected to become fully trained and qualified in all three areas and maintain the skills needed to provide effective coverage with minimal disruption to plant operations. Work assignments, schedules, and hours may vary according to the position being covered; hours are paid at the applicable rate or grade for the work performed. Building Custodian duties include cleaning and maintaining facility common areas and assigned spaces; transporting and replenishing supplies; performing routine and scheduled cleaning and sanitation; operating cleaning tools and equipment; and responding to spills and other custodial needs. PPE Room relief duties include issuing and recording PPE, maintaining inventory and stock records, receiving and preparing supplies, transporting materials, maintaining an organized room, providing customer service, and completing required documentation and computer entries. Knife Room relief duties include receiving, cleaning, inspecting, preparing, and organizing knives and related equipment; preparing knife carts; sharpening and maintaining approved blades; servicing authorized equipment; operating knife washers; maintaining counts and accountability records; and cleaning the Knife Room and equipment. The employee must follow applicable USDA requirements and company HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMP, and SQF programs, use required PPE, follow Lockout/Tagout and other safety procedures, and promptly report hazards or food-safety concerns. Work takes place throughout a pork production facility and involves exposure to production and sanitation conditions and associated hazards. The employee must be able to perform the duties of all three assignments safely and complete required training before independently providing relief coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge preferred; previous experience is not required.
Successfully complete required training for each assigned area and demonstrate and maintain competency in Building Custodian, PPE Room, and Knife Room duties before independently providing relief coverage.
Ability to read, document, and complete simple conversation/direction in English.
Ability and willingness to work in multiple departments and adjust assignments, schedules, start times, and duties based on staffing needs.
Dependable attendance and ability to provide reliable coverage.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, SOPs, and procedure manuals, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong communication and customer service skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and maintain accurate inventory, equipment, and accountability records.
Ability to use basic computer programs and inventory systems as required.
Ability to safely operate tools and equipment associated with custodial, PPE, and Knife Room duties.
Ability to prioritize work and transition between responsibilities as operational needs change.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands and arms, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and communicate with others.
May be required to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; must have the physical ability to safely perform duties across all three positions.
Must follow applicable USDA requirements and company HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMP, and SQF programs, as well as PPE and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain common areas, stairwells, hallways, locker areas, bathrooms, and other assigned facility areas.
Transport and replenish cleaning products, supplies, and other materials; perform routine and scheduled cleaning and sanitation.
Operate cleaning equipment and respond to spills, sanitation concerns, and other custodial needs.
Issue PPE, supplies, and equipment according to established procedures and record issued items in the appropriate inventory system.
Organize, receive, clean, and prepare PPE; maintain inventory records, conduct cycle counts, and make authorized adjustments.
Provide customer service to plant employees and management and complete required PPE Room documentation and computer entries.
Gather, receive, organize, clean, inspect, disassemble, and reassemble knives and related equipment as required.
Prepare knife carts for specific departments and sharpen and maintain approved blades using appropriate equipment.
Service authorized Whizard knives and related equipment, operate knife washers, and ensure equipment is ready for production.
Maintain knife counts, check-in/check-out records, paperwork, and clean Knife Room work areas and equipment.
Provide coverage for staffing absences and operational needs; report to assigned departments and adjust schedules and duties as directed.
Maintain proficiency in all three work areas and follow applicable SOPs, policies, work instructions, and accountability procedures.
Follow safety, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements; wear required PPE and report unsafe conditions or food-safety concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.