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Industrial Custodian

Gordon Food Service · Kenosha, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The posting mentions industrial janitorial experience. What large buildings or warehouses have you cleaned, and what equipment did you use?

What they are checking: Whether they have experience cleaning large industrial spaces rather than only small offices.

The shift runs from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. What experience do you have with evening or night work?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably handle a late schedule over time.

Tell me about a time you noticed something broken or unsafe at work and reported it.

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to flag problems beyond just cleaning.

How do you stay motivated when you work mostly on your own?

What they are checking: Whether they are self-directed and do thorough work without someone checking on them.

What would you do

How do you decide what to clean first when you have a big building and only one shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan their work and prioritize the areas that matter most for safety.

You find a spill in a forklift aisle. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they see spills as safety hazards and act fast to protect people.

About the work

Have you used a riding floor scrubber or sweeper? How do you operate one safely around forklifts?

What they are checking: Whether they can run cleaning equipment in an active warehouse with moving traffic.

How do you use cleaning chemicals safely?

What they are checking: Whether they know about reading labels, never mixing products and wearing protective gear.

You'll work in temperatures from minus 25 to 100 degrees and clear snow in winter. How do you handle those conditions?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the physical demands of the role and can work in extreme temperatures.

How do you make sure a food warehouse stays clean enough for food safety?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that cleanliness in a food distribution center protects products and customers.

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The full job description

As published by Gordon Food Service.

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... 2nd Shift Warehouse Custodian Distribution Center Address: 10901 38th St, Kenosha WI Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers, and our warehouse staff is the backbone of our success. As a custodian, you'll support our team by maintaining the buildings to ensure clean, organized operations. You will also sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, empty the trash, clear snow, and other tasks as assigned. You can expect to work in extreme temperatures (-25F to 100F) in the distribution center. There’s no experience required - we'll train you how to get the job done! Pay: Starting at $20.52/hour (includes a $1.00 2nd shift premium) • Plus, monthly performance incentives Work Schedule: • Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 2:00 am Total Rewards at GFS • Affordable benefits plans start day one! • Weekly pay • Wellness reimbursement • Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match • 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here! Does this look like you? • You must be 18 years of age or older. • Industrial janitorial experience required • Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed - holidays are very important to our customers! • We have frozen products - your ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions (-25F to 100F) is required while you’re here. • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork, and follow verbal instructions). • Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check. Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

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