About The Position

The Cleaner (Prepper/Blaster) prepares metal surfaces for painting by cleaning, filling, blasting, and sanding. The role also involves maintaining a safe and clean work environment and completing annual Hazardous Waste Management Training. Hazardous-waste duties include identifying hazardous materials; adding or removing waste from accumulation containers or tanks; transferring waste to or from accumulation points; notifying management of hazardous-waste spills, fires, or explosions; signing waste manifests when authorized; inspecting accumulation areas; working at central accumulation points; performing tasks that involve occupational exposure to hazardous waste; and properly labeling, storing, and handling hazardous waste. Overtime commitment is required when needed.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Ability to operate an overhead crane, hoist, and miscellaneous air and electric hand tools.
  • Ability to work in prolonged postures, including bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, standing, and squatting, while performing job tasks.
  • Ability to climb ladders.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with hand power tools is desired.
  • Some product knowledge is helpful.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare metal surfaces for painting through cleaning, filling, blasting, and sanding.
  • Maintain a safe, clean work environment.
  • Complete annual Hazardous Waste Management Training.
  • Identify materials that are hazardous waste.
  • Add or remove hazardous waste from accumulation containers or tanks and transfer it to or from accumulation points.
  • Notify management of hazardous-waste spills, fires, or explosions.
  • Sign necessary hazardous-waste manifests if authorized by management.
  • Inspect hazardous-waste accumulation areas and operate and work at central accumulation points.
  • Perform tasks involving occupational exposure to hazardous waste.
  • Label, store, and handle hazardous waste properly.
  • Work overtime when needed.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus potential
  • Life insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Smoke-free, drug-free workplace
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