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Custodian Team Lead - Full Time

Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc.Odessa, MN🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 25, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Odessa, MN, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
This position is responsible for leading and coordinating custodial operations across the plant and support facilities to ensure all areas are clean, safe, and properly stocked. The Custodian Lead organizes daily work activities, supports team performance, and provides hands-on assistance as needed to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

Essential Functions
Plan, assign, and coordinate daily custodial activities
Provide direction, training, and support to custodial staff
Monitor work quality and ensure tasks are completed effectively
Adjust priorities and workload based on operational needs
Follow and promote safe work practices
Perform and oversee routine cleaning including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing
Ensure restrooms, locker rooms, break rooms, and common areas are clean and stocked
Maintain hygiene stations and ensure supplies are available
Clean facility surfaces including windows, doors, and high-touch areas
Support laundering and distribution of uniforms and cleaning materials
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and chemicals
Ensure timely restocking of custodial and hygiene supplies
Keep custodial storage areas clean and organized
Support safety and sanitation standards
Complete assigned maintenance and cleaning-related work orders
Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement
Manage external cleaning services
Competencies
Leadership
Communication
Teamwork
Organization
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Reliability and Accountability
Supervisory Responsibility
This position is responsible for the performance management of custodial employees.

Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a plant environment and may involve exposure to temperature variations, noise, and cleaning chemicals. Physical Demands
Please refer to the separate functional job description for this position. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-time position. Typical hours of work are approximately 6:00 a.m.

  • 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. This position will cover employee vacations which could include some evenings and weekends. Travel
Minimal travel expected for this position. Required Education, Experience & Certifications
High school diploma or GED
Basic computer skills
Prior custodial or sanitation experience required
Preferred Education, Experience & Certifications
Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred
Experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None. Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties, or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice. Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 3:00 pm

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