Manufacturing Custodian in Elkhorn, Wisconsin at READER PRECISION SOLUTIONS

The Manufacturing Floor Custodian at Reader Precision Solutions plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and professional environment throughout our modern precision machining facility. This individual is responsible for the general cleanliness and upkeep of the manufacturing floor, restrooms, and breakroom areas. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, operates with a sense of urgency, and understands the impact a clean and organized facility has on employee satisfaction and client impressions.

Hours: 6:30am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday, with some potential for overtime.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate the industrial floor scrubber each morning to clean all epoxy flooring across the production facility.
• Empty all trash bins on the manufacturing floor, production offices, and external building locations.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, ensuring they are stocked with necessary supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.).
• Restock supplies in breakroom and other shared employee areas as needed.
• Assist with event setup and teardown for internal employee functions, meetings, or vendor visits.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in high-traffic production areas, breakrooms, and entryways.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and address cleanliness, safety, and maintenance concerns.
• Notify maintenance or management of any safety hazards, spills, or facility issues requiring attention.
• Assist with seasonal facility needs, such as salting entrances in winter or cleaning fan/exhaust units.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure all tools and supplies are stored properly and safely.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including use of PPE and chemical handling procedures.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a janitorial or custodial role in an industrial, manufacturing, or warehouse setting preferred.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, and carts.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on cleanliness, order, and safety.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Good communication skills and a respectful, team-oriented attitude.

Benefits & perks of joining the Reader Precision Solutions team include: RPS team members enjoy a challenging & fast-paced work environment in a high-tech manufacturing facility. Our work environment is extremely clean, well lit, organized (5S), & climate-controlled. In addition, our team thrives in a supportive culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, & a great benefits package.

• Competitive wages (paid weekly on Thursday's)
• 8% of base pay shift differential (2nd & 3rd shift)
• Benefits begin the month following 30 days of employment: health insurance with points based, holistic wellness program, dental, life, & disability insurance
• NEW partnership with a near site local clinic for FREE health services including primary & preventative care, walk in visits, labs, prescriptions, etc.
• FREE vision insurance!
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% company match (immediately vested!)
• Vacation accrual starts upon hire - accrue up to 2.5 weeks in first year!
• 11 paid holidays
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually (after 12 months of service)
• Professional development opportunities – internal & external (cross-departmental training, PMPA conferences, IMTS-Chicago, local technical colleges/universities, & more…)
• Career advancement – ongoing training & mentoring with opportunity to grow your skills
• Performance bonus – potential to receive a discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and group performance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability policy
• Company events – team lunches, summer picnic event, holiday party
• Company zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo
• Holistic wellness program – earn up to $700 in incentives through points accumulation for accomplishing a variety of wellness activities. Also offered by the Company are employer paid onsite flu shots, biometric screenings, free health coaching & MUCH more!
• Employer paid life insurance – $50,000 policy with options for voluntary life up to $400,000 benefit maximum
• Financial planning resources & onsite financial wellness workshops
• Employer subsidized work shoes & safety glasses program
• Reader Precision Solutions branded attire – $100 annual allowance
• Employee Referral bonus – $1,000
• Satisfying work…leaving work at the end of the day knowing that the GREAT work you do is meaningful and appreciated by the Company, our clients, and end users who benefit from the high-quality components we manufacture for them!

Physical/Environmental Demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.

This role requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to lift 10 lbs frequently, 25 lbs regularly, and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Operation of custodial equipment, including a floor scrubber, will require extended periods of focused work. Must be comfortable working around industrial machinery and equipment, both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to noise, dust, solvents, and temperature variations. All necessary PPE and safety measures are provided.

Core Competencies – Reader Precision Solutions Four Pillars: Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity & Respect

Innovation – we apply creative solutions to exceed expectations internally and externally. We deliver creative solutions by pursuing continuous improvement, challenging the limits of conventional thinking to drive positive change, and engaging our customers to achieve synergy.

Empowerment – we equip our employees to succeed. We nurture success with setting realistic goals and standards; with accountability and regular performance feedback, providing training opportunities for growth and learning and offering employees a safe and modern work environment.

Integrity – our reputation is everything. We preserve and enhance our reputation by operating with the highest ethical standards, focusing on customer needs, and contributing positively to our community and environment.

Respect – we act with honor in all our interactions. In our interactions, we accept and value individual differences, work together with a positive attitude and promote open and honest communication in a team-based environment.