Cleaning Crewperson

The Cleaning Crewperson is an hourly position that performs the role of general support for all manufacturing processes.  This includes execution of special cleaning and maintenance routines, operating high pressure cleaning equipment, operating forklifts, operating label equipment, performing any other tasks supporting the manufacturing processes, participating in Total Productive Maintenance activities, and effectively executing safety, housekeeping, environmental, quality, and waste elimination processes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Position will include cleaning in wet or dusty areas of plant.  Operating Heavy Equipment such as a skid steer, vac truck, fork lift and other tools as necessary to perform following:
  • Cleaning during down days
  • Cleaning wool & build up out of Bates duct work
  • Cleaning out of shot pit
• 2-3 times per week cleaning/changing filters in a Bates Chamber
• General Line & Plant cleaning as directed
• Wool cleaning including but not limited to collection chamber, under line, edge trim platform
• External plant cleaning including but not limited to rock house, APC area, dragline, street sweeping

• Properly disposes of any wastes generated
• Makes proper notification on environmental upset, releases, and/or hazardous material spills according to procedures
• Participates in waste elimination processes, including standard work
• Checks schedule for label requirements
• Disposes of off quality materials, scrap, sludge, and other debris.
• Assists with equipment changeovers and cleans equipment as needed
• Uses PPE if entry into the system is necessary
  • Notifies appropriate personnel before entry
• Cleans roof drains
• Cleans Tank Farm
• Obtains Confined Space Entry permit before opening and entering manhole
• Runs high pressure hoses, and uses high pressure spin jets
• Uses forklift and scrap hopper
• Obtains Confined Space Entry permit
• Uses bucket, hoist, and vacuum to remove batch from the pit
• Pumps water out when necessary
• Cleans with vacuum cleaner, as requested
• Blows down some areas when appropriate
• Uses lockout/tagout procedures
• Cleans Forming Chains
• Loads scrap and bales scrap when needed. Empties balers when full.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to obtain a license for forklift
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
• Must work well in team environment
• Must be able to work independently
• Must have ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Must possess PC operational skills

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
• Be proficient in SAP system

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Related experience and/or training in an industrial environment

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires:

• Regular attendance on site and the ability to work varying rotating shifts. The cleaning crew will primarily be a M-F day (E-shift) schedule but when down days arise (not always planned) cleanings of key areas such as Bates or other will need to be performed and this may be during a night shift.
• Medical certification to wear respirator protection
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature – continuously
• Exposure to noise – continuously
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds
• Standing – continuously
• Ascending/descending stairs – frequently
• Hand/Eye Coordination – continuously
• Walking – continuously
• Twisting – continuously
• Ascending/descending ladders – occasionally
• Kneeling – frequently

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.