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1089 - VASP - 1st, 2nd
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$39,339 / year median in Rhode Island
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- $44k Per Year 1089
- VASP
- 1st, 2nd Fortrex
Occupation:
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping CleanersLocation:
Mapleville, RI- 02839
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
05/02/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
NLXWeb Site:
usnlx.com Job #: 291330339 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. We are seeking a diligent and hardworking Value Added Service Laborer to join our team and ensure the cleanliness and safety of our customer's facility, meeting the highest industry standards. If you are committed to maintaining a pristine environment and have a keen eye for detail, apply now to contribute to our quality and safety efforts. Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry. Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America. Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America. Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.OUR MISSION
We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.Protect What Matters:
We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do- from plant team members to consumers.
Deliver On Our Promises:
We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business. Win as aTeam:
We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together. Advance aSafer Future:
We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.What You Will Do:
The Value Added Service Laborer is responsible for scraping, sweeping, and mopping the floors of food, beverage, and meat processing plants operated by our customers, ensuring they meet the quality control and bacterial standards set by the customer and relevant governmental agencies. Job duties include:- Attend safety meetings at the beginning of the shift.
- Put on safety gear prior to beginning duties.
- Contact supervisor to inspect safety gear.
- Obtain assignments from supervisor of what area to clean.
- Retrieve cleaning supplies and cart from storage room.
- Squeegee up meat scraps and scoop them into barrels.
- Weigh barrels and dump them into the inedible vat or auger.
- Mix cleaning solution into bucket/hosing equipment.
- Mop office and Welfare Areas floors.
- Connect hoses to water source and turn on water.
- Spray equipment, floors, and pen areas of debris.
- Scrub equipment to remove debris with a green pad and cleaning solution.
- Spray equipment for a final rinse.
- Ensure area, including the ceiling, is dry prior to production.
- Inspect area to ensure it is clean.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Your Must Haves:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Wear employer-specified PPE (gloves, face shield, eye goggles, aprons, boots, safety glasses, etc.).
- Ability to take direction and instruction from managers and be accountable for own actions.
- Safety awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.
What We Prefer You Have:
- N/A
Our Environment:
This position would involve you to be in a wet, hot, and or cold environment, while wearing Personal Protective Equipment ('PPE'). Shift may vary depending on location.'¯'¯- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")
- Training & Development Opportunities Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.