Custodian /Janitor

Tell me about your past custodial or cleaning experience.

What they are checking: Whether they have done this work before and know what keeping a large space clean takes.

Uline's warehouses are known for being spotless. What does a really clean warehouse look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they have the attention to detail and pride in work that matches the company's standard.

Tell me about a time you kept working steadily on a task that nobody was watching.

What they are checking: Whether they work reliably on their own, since custodians are often unsupervised.

How do you decide what to clean first when the whole warehouse needs attention?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize safety hazards and high-traffic areas before cosmetic work.

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

What they are checking: Whether they act right away to block off and clean the hazard, since a spill can cause a serious accident.

You're asked to help with a special project outside your usual tasks. How do you feel about that?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and willing to pitch in on general labor as the posting describes.

This job means lifting up to 50 to 70 pounds and doing outside maintenance in Wisconsin weather. How do you feel about that?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the physical demands and outdoor work and are ready for them.

Have you operated a floor scrubber? How do you use one safely around people and equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they can run electric or propane scrubbers safely in a busy warehouse.

What safety steps do you follow when using a trash compactor?

What they are checking: Whether they understand compactor hazards and follow lockout and safe operation rules.

How do you handle cleaning chemicals safely?

What they are checking: Whether they read labels, use protective gear and never mix chemicals.