Janitor/Custodian

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Janitor/Custodian to join our team. As a Janitor/Custodian, you will play a crucial role in supporting our plant's 5S initiatives, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe working environment for all employees. If you take pride in maintaining cleanliness and enjoy contributing to a positive workplace, we encourage you to apply.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- Actively participate in and support all plant 5S initiatives, organizing tasks and completing them with minimal supervision.

- Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of washroom facilities to maintain hygiene standards.

- Wash and dry reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and wrist guards on a daily basis or as required.

- Ensure timely removal of trash from production and support areas on a daily basis.

- Prepare plant recycling bins for weekly pick up, promoting environmental sustainability.

- Participate in 5S zone audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

- Operate and utilize equipment associated with floor cleaning, such as floor scrubbers, mops, brooms, etc.

- Maintain floor scrubber equipment, including spare parts and cleaning supplies.

- Clean walking surfaces to ensure they are safe and free from debris.

- Perform cleaning tasks on facility structures, including racking, windows, walls, and floors.

- Clean production equipment as needed to maintain cleanliness standards.

- Conduct weekly cleaning of office areas, including vacuuming, dusting, and wiping doors.

- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks in the lunchroom area.

- Clean exterior grounds, including garbage pails, picnic tables, smoking areas, and water plants/weeds.

- Complete miscellaneous sanitization tasks as assigned.

- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the 5S system.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Previous experience in janitorial or custodial work is preferred.

- Familiarity with 5S principles and practices is an asset.

- Knowledge of cleaning techniques, tools, and chemicals used in janitorial work.

- Ability to operate and maintain floor cleaning equipment effectively.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.

- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

- Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Who we are?

Dynacast Peterborough is known for its multi-slide technology, standard die casting with integrated automation, and IMA (Injected Metal Assembly) precision zinc manufacturing. IMA offers a unique process where precision tooling is combined with metal alloys and is used to join multiple components into a ready-to-use assembly with a single operation. Dynacast Peterborough is dedicated to designing, building, manufacturing, and delivering quality die-cast components. Below are additional details about what is offered at the Peterborough location:

40 multi-slide proprietary zinc die-casting machines ranging from 12 to 21 tons

Five multi-slide proprietary zinc die-casting machines ranging from 70 to 200 tons

Injected Metal Assembly (IMA) up to one ton

Precision tool building with in-house capabilities

Design, prototyping, and modelling services

Wide range of finishing surfaces available including tumbling, polishing, shot blasting and thermal de-burring

Cosmetic or protective coating equipment either through certified suppliers or in-house

Wide range of secondary operations including CNC machining, tapping, reaming, and drilling

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.50-$18.74 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person