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Custodian

Book Depot
10 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Thorold, ON, Canada
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Custodian – Permanent, Full-Time on Afternoons We want you to join our team! Located in the beautiful Niagara Region, Book Depot Inc. is a Canada’s Best Managed Company with an award-winning culture – and we’re an innovative leader in the bargain book industry for more than 30 years! Today, our massive 500,000 square foot distribution facility pushes the limits of technology to process new stock and ship all over the world every day. At Book Depot Inc. we believe that reading is at the heart of Enchanting the Mind, and it is our shared responsibility to bring this purpose to life – one book at a time. Our culture and everything that we do is guided by our core values: WE NOT ME – we understand that success is fleeting if we don’t put others first KICK SOME MOON DUST – we believe that the key to greatness is to be willing to go where no one has ever gone before RIDE TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER. – we believe that the whole TEAM is greater than the sum of its individual players and Together Everyone Achieves More WE EAT THE STINKY CHEESE – we have a curious mind and never stop learning WAKE UP. BE AWESOME. REPEAT. – we believe that working hard is the result of a great attitude and passion for living each day at our best, and NO DONKEYS – we know that life is too short to work with, or do business with, those that think and act like donkeys. We are looking to grow the Book Depot Inc. family with enthusiastic and driven individuals who share our values and passion for achieving results within an environment of continuous growth and innovation. To learn more about Book Depot Inc., please visit our website at: https://www.bookdepot.ca/Help/AboutUs Our Opportunity We have an opportunity available for a permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) Custodian on our afternoon shift (3:45 p.m.-12:15 a.m.) at our Thorold Distribution Center, where you can be yourself while being an integral part of our workplace community, learn and grow, and use your skills and experience to make a real difference for people right in your community and in 80 countries around the globe. Position Summary The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment. This role supports daily operations by ensuring facility cleanliness, sanitation of high-use areas, and proper handling of waste and janitorial supplies while upholding Book Depot Inc.’s standards for safety, productivity, and quality. Main Responsibilities Work assigned shifts (3:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.), arriving on time and prepared to perform duties Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and presentable work environment across the facility Clean and disinfect public and high-touch areas, including lunchrooms, washrooms, and common spaces Ensure the showroom is cleaned and maintained to company standards Sweep, dry mop, and power scrub warehouse floors as required Empty garbage containers inside and outside the building and dispose of waste appropriately Remove and replace recycling bins throughout the warehouse Organize and maintain the janitorial room, including tracking and replenishing supplies as required Remove snow and apply salt to walkways to maintain safe access to the facility Work effectively and collaboratively with team members to complete assigned tasks Perform duties that require prolonged standing and repetitive movements, including bending, lifting, and squatting Uphold safe and lean work practices in accordance with Book Depot Inc.’s Health and Safety Program Maintain established standards for cleanliness, productivity, and efficiency Identify and support improvements to cleaning processes and facility maintenance practices Perform other related duties as required to support operational needs Qualifications, Skills & Abilities Experience in a warehouse or custodial role is an asset Positive attitude, punctuality, and strong work ethic Ability to work in a fast-…

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