Janitorial Worker

  • All Posting Locations: Avon, NY, US
  • Job Functions: Manufacturing
  • Date Published: August 28, 2025
  • Ref#: R-95930

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About the Role

Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Janitorial Worker to work at our food processing facility in Avon, NY! Successful candidates must be willing to supply improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal individuals must be safety and quality orientated along with demonstrate adaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you choose what is best for you, but what is offered are:

  • The starting hourly wage for this role is $18.12/hr
  • A $1.25 shift differential for second or and $2.50 shift differential for third shift.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account.
  • Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability
  • Paid Vacation Time

Role & Responsibilities:

Primary duties to provide janitorial duties to commons areas, waste room, locker rooms, plant exteriors, hallways, walkways and areas in waste room, recycling, and other sanitation services as assigned in support of Avon site needs.  Job is shift specific and must be able to cover for waste room attendant if absent (relief responsibilities) there will be pay upgrade if waste room attendants are not available.  

  • Clean and supply designated building areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.)
  • Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
  • Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects
  • Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
  • Identify facility repairs, adjust and minor repairs. 
  • Stock and maintain hair and beard net through-out plant
  • Follow all health and safety regulations
  • Perform general clean-up of all areas of the building as directed
  • Manage routine upkeep of exterior areas and parking lot
  • Complete non-routine cleaning according to specified job orders
  • Remove garbage and recycling daily and prepare bins for weekly pick-up
  • Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests
  • Ensure rooms are maintained and fully equipped according to standards
  • Maintain assigned areas for janitorial responsibility according to standards.
  • Follow all site safety and GMP regulations.
  • Adhere to all PPE requirements for specific sanitation tasks or any task being performed.
  • Perform general cleaning, period cleaning, and drain cleaning as assigned.
  • Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor or Group Leader
  • Provide relief for responsibilities and duties that include but are not limited to: Operating Cardboard and Plastic Bailers with consideration for safety and efficiency, operating waste cart and extractor dumpers and compressors with consideration for safety and efficiency, operating liquid waste handling system with consideration for safety and efficiency and obtaining and maintaining powered equipment certification for fork trucks and other powered equipment as needed.

Skills Profile:

  • Teamwork / cooperation
  • Attention to details
  • Communication, verbal and written
  • Time management

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, stoop or kneel, use hands to operate controls and hoses, climb, mount and dismount powered equipment.  Employees must occasionally lift or move 50 to 100 pounds, requesting assistance as needed.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee will regularly work in a high noise environment, and near moving mechanical parts. The employee will occasionally be exposed to temperature extremes, cleaning chemicals, and slippery floors.

Personal Protective Equipment: The employee is regularly required to wear company authorized and provided safety shoes, and hearing protection. Safety glasses, face shields, rubber gloves, rubber boots and other personal protective equipment will be required for certain tasks within the job duties of this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Able to work on weekends and holidays
  • A Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent experience or general education diploma (GED)

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet! We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and commitment to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

  • Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

  • Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

  • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

  • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Avon Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.

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Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.  Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.

Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.

We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our iconic and nostalgic brands.

Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what’s ordinary. All while celebrating our wins – and failures – as we work together to transform the future of food.

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