Janitor

Job Title: Janitor (Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm)

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to:  Supervisor

The ideal candidate will possess and live by Mercer Foods core values.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ● ACCOUNTABILITY ● INTEGRITY ● PERSONAL GROWTH AND WELLNESS ● TEAMWORK ● WORK – LIFE BALANCE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  Maintain cleanliness and hygienic standards as set by facility, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Clean and supply designated areas within the facility to include: dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, vent cleanliness, restrooms, and more. Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities. Perform heavy cleansing tasks and special projects as needed. Adjust equipment or items and/or complete minor repairs. Stock and maintain supply rooms. Work in a team environment through cooperation with others. Follow all health and safety regulations. Notify management of deficiencies or needs for repairs. Perform emergency clean up as needed. Other duties as assigned.  

COMPETENCIES:  

Living Mercer Values     Demonstrates the characteristics and behaviors of an individual who is living Mercer's values. Mercer's values are accountability, continuous improvement, integrity, personal growth and wellness, teamwork, and work-life balance.    

Attendance    Attendance is essential in demonstrating dependability. A reliable team member is on time for all scheduled shifts and is present as scheduled. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for attendance does not meet expectations of position.    

Performance    Demonstrates the skills and abilities to perform his or her job. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for any combination of disciplinary actions does not meet expectations of position.    

Safety    Good judgement is demonstrated at all times to maintain a safe work environment. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for safety related incidents does not meet expectations of position.    

Training    Current training is an indication of job preparedness from a safety, job skills, and food safety perspective. An employee that has completed all training expectations throughout the year as it pertains to his or her job requirements demonstrates that he or she meets the expectations of his or her position. A person that has past due trainings does not meet the expectations of his or her position.    

SKILLS:    

Accuracy    Ensure vendor invoices are three way matched with correct purchase orders and receiving documents.  When there is no purchase order, ensure the correct general ledger account coding is used, and proper approvals are obtained.

Attention to Detail        Completes tasks efficiently and accurately while paying close attention to detail.

Basic Reading Comprehension    Reads instructions / labels and performs work as assigned by department supervisor or lead. 

Communication    Possesses strong communication skills and can explain complex concepts in ways everyone can understand. Is often seen as having strong interpersonal skills.

Compliance    Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations, and corporate policies/processes.

Diagnose            Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. 

Documentation            Maintain proper documentation and records.

Follows Instructions        Reads instructions / labels and performs work as assigned by department supervisor or lead. 

Integrity    Maintain highest integrity with regard to the Company’s policies, procedures, practices, and data.

Other Duties            Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Priorities    Identifying and aligning priorities with business vision, mission, and values while achieving objectives.

Proactive Problem Solving        Acts in a proactive manner to communicate and solve problems.

Productivity    Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas.

Relationships            Works with all teams to maintain effective relationships.

Sanitary Environment        Maintain a sanitary environment that is appropriate for a food manufacturing setting.

REQUIREMENTS:  The ability to perform basic math and demonstrate a basic ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal form. 

FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:  

•    Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Mercer Food’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.

•    Hold self and others accountable to Mercer Foods food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates. 

•    In the absence of lead or Supervisor, serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:  frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity:  20% or more sitting, 70% or more walking, and 70% or more standing. The job is performed under some temperature variations and in a food manufacturing  production environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 50 lbs. is required.