Janitor

Job Title: JanitorJob Description The Janitor supports a clean, safe, and efficient manufacturing facility by performing a wide range of cleaning, sanitation, and light support tasks across production areas, bathrooms, break rooms, offices, and outdoor grounds. This role requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, attention to detail, and close collaboration with maintenance and supervision to maintain a safe and orderly work environment across multiple shifts. Responsibilities • Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times in accordance with safety rules and facility requirements. • Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and related fixtures to maintain hygienic conditions. • Clean floors, sinks, countertops, microwaves, and refrigerators in break rooms to ensure a tidy and sanitary environment. • Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms, and common areas, including paper products, soap, and other toiletries. • Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors throughout the facility, maintaining clean walking surfaces in production and common areas. • Operate and run the floor scrubber on a nightly basis to keep production and common-area floors clean and safe. • Empty all trash cans and replace liners, cleaning receptacles as necessary and monitoring trash levels throughout the shift. • Observe the appearance and condition of premises and equipment, and promptly report needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services. • Polish furniture, metal work, and chrome surfaces using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds. • Maintain an accurate inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies and communicate replenishment needs in a timely manner. • Keep all janitorial equipment clean, safe, and in operable condition, and alert management when equipment becomes unusable or requires repair. • Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, mirrors, and fixtures using both step and extension ladders as needed. • Clean grounds and parking lots of litter, glass, and other debris to maintain a safe and orderly exterior environment. • Ensure walkways are clean and free of obstacles to reduce slip, trip, and fall hazards. • Clean the outside surfaces of machines, wiping grease and markings daily to support a clean and organized production area. • Mop any fluids that may appear during the shift around machines and work areas to maintain safe, dry floors. • Monitor chip hoppers and clean away chip build-up from conveyors to support smooth and safe equipment operation. • Maintain a solid working relationship with maintenance personnel and promptly alert them to conditions requiring attention from skilled trades. • Perform related work as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or other management personnel, supporting facility cleanliness and safety needs. • Properly label, dilute, and use all chemicals in accordance with safety regulations and manufacturer instructions. Essential Skills • At least 1 year of recent experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing or industrial environment. • Demonstrated good tenure at previous jobs, with stable employment rather than frequent short-term roles. • Experience using micrometers and calipers for basic measurements and quality checks. • Ability to read and write English to follow instructions, safety procedures, and documentation. • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds on a regular basis. • General labor and janitorial or custodial experience in an industrial or similar setting. • Basic machine operating skills to work safely around and in support of production equipment. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for basic documentation or reporting. • Awareness of quality standards and the ability to support cleanliness and organization that contribute to product and process quality. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Comfort working around moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and extreme heat in a manufacturing environment. • Ability to follow detailed safety procedures and consistently use required PPE. • Strong attention to detail in cleaning, organizing, and monitoring facility conditions. • Reliability and punctuality for assigned shifts, with flexibility to work Saturdays when posted. • Effective communication skills to collaborate with maintenance and supervision regarding facility and equipment conditions. Why Work Here? Employees join a team-focused manufacturing environment where safety, cleanliness, and organization are top priorities. The facility offers structured shifts with clearly defined break times, and team members are supported by clear safety protocols and access to appropriate protective equipment. There is opportunity to build stable, long-term employment, develop strong working relationships across departments, and contribute directly to a safe and efficient workplace. Work Environment The role is based in an industrial manufacturing facility with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, extreme heat, and outside weather conditions. The noise level is typically loud, and adherence to safety rules is mandatory at all times. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas and includes eyewear, hearing protection, safety footwear, protective clothing, and any additional protection required by safety regulations. Work is performed on 1st shift (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) or 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), with two 15-minute breaks per shift. Overtime during the week is generally not required, but Saturday work may be scheduled and posted in advance. The environment includes production floors, bathrooms, break rooms, offices, walkways, parking lots, and exterior grounds, requiring frequent movement, ladder use, and regular handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.