Plant General Custodian

Prestage•Eagle Grove, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant General Relief position is a flexible, cross-trained role that provides coverage across Building Custodian, PPE Room, and Knife Room operations based on staffing needs, including vacations, call-ins, vacancies, and other operational needs. When coverage is not needed in the PPE Room or Knife Room, the employee defaults to Building Custodian duties. The employee must be willing and able to move between assignments and work different schedules or hours based on the position being covered. Pay follows the applicable rate or grade for the work performed. Employees are expected to become trained and qualified in all three areas and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective coverage with minimal disruption to plant operations. As Building Custodian, the employee cleans and maintains common areas and other assigned spaces, replenishes supplies, performs routine and scheduled cleaning and sanitation, responds to custodial needs, and operates cleaning tools and equipment. PPE Room coverage involves issuing and tracking PPE and supplies, maintaining inventory records, receiving and preparing items, organizing the room, and completing required documentation. Knife Room coverage includes receiving, cleaning, inspecting, assembling, sharpening, maintaining, and organizing knives and equipment; preparing department-specific carts; keeping records; and cleaning the room and equipment. The employee follows applicable USDA requirements and company HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMP, and SQF programs, wears required PPE, and follows safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout. The position works throughout a pork production facility and may involve wet or humid conditions, hot and cold environments (including temperatures around 41°F), hot water, sanitation processes, moving equipment, chemicals, airborne particles, raw meat and pork-harvest areas, loud production environments, and occasional outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge preferred.
Previous experience is not required; must successfully complete required training for each assigned area.
Must demonstrate and maintain competency in Building Custodian, PPE Room, and Knife Room responsibilities before independently providing relief coverage.
Ability to read, document, and complete simple conversation or direction in English.
Ability and willingness to work in multiple departments and adjust assignments based on plant 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, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to 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.
Physical ability to 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.
Physical ability to safely perform the duties of all three positions.

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 as needed.
Perform routine and scheduled cleaning and sanitation duties; maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly condition.
Operate cleaning equipment and tools, and respond to spills, sanitation concerns, and other custodial needs as directed.
Issue PPE, supplies, and equipment to plant employees according to established procedures and record issued items in the appropriate inventory system.
Store PPE and supplies appropriately; maintain inventory and stock records, conduct cycle counts, and make authorized inventory adjustments.
Receive, organize, clean, and prepare PPE for employee use; transport materials and supplies to other departments as needed.
Provide professional customer service to plant employees and management and maintain an organized, clean, efficient PPE Room.
Complete required paperwork, computer entries, and inventory documentation accurately.
Gather, receive, organize, clean, and prepare knives and related equipment for plant operations.
Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble knives and equipment as required; organize and prepare knife carts for specific departments.
Sharpen and maintain straight knives and other approved blades using appropriate equipment; service and maintain Whizard knives and related equipment as trained and authorized.
Operate knife washers and other Knife Room equipment, and ensure knives and equipment are ready for production startup and operations.
Maintain knife counts, check-in/check-out records, and required paperwork; clean and deep clean the Knife Room, equipment, and work areas.
Follow Knife Room safety, accountability, and authorized-user procedures.
Report to departments requiring coverage as directed and provide coverage for absences, vacancies, training, and other operational needs.
Adjust schedule, start time, and duties to the position being covered; maintain proficiency across all three areas and communicate during transitions between departments or shifts.
Follow the SOPs, policies, work instructions, and accountability requirements of the assigned position; when no relief coverage is required, perform Building Custodian duties.
Follow applicable USDA and company food-safety and operational programs, wear required PPE, follow Lockout/Tagout and other safety procedures, and report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or food-safety concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.