Office/Mill Cleaner

Columbia Forest Products•Mellen, WI
•Onsite

About The Position

The Office/Mill Cleaner is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the main plant and Flitchwood plant. The role works Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. On-the-job training is provided, and approximately 3 to 6 months is required to become proficient. Additional duties may be assigned or amended by the Team Leader, VSM, or plant manager based on department needs. The employee must be able to safely use cleaning tools, electric cleaning equipment, chemicals, and mobile equipment; follow work instructions; communicate with coworkers; and maintain cleaning and safety supplies. The work environment can include wet or humid conditions, mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, temperature extremes, vibration, and usually loud noise. Work may involve heights or uneven surfaces and requires appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to read, write, and use basic and advanced arithmetic.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating and work-order instructions.
  • Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing with people at all levels.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Knowledge of various hand and electric tools used for cleaning procedures.
  • Experience and ability to operate mobile equipment.
  • Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
  • Approximately 3 to 6 months of on-the-job training to become proficient.

Nice To Haves

  • Additional technical schooling.
  • Boiler schooling.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and disinfect the main plant and Flitchwood plant.
  • Push and pull a cleaning cart and use handheld cleaning tools and electric cleaning equipment.
  • Use cleaning chemicals safely and properly.
  • Disinfect high-touch surfaces in main areas of both plants.
  • Clean and disinfect lunchrooms, bathrooms, offices, punch clocks, main doors, and railings.
  • Water plants outside during seasonal periods.
  • Work independently and prioritize cleaning and disinfecting tasks.
  • Maintain first aid kits and safety-glass cleaning stations.
  • Maintain cleaning supply inventory and communicate supply needs.
  • Assist with seasonal lawn care using a weed eater and riding lawnmower.
  • Follow 5S, continuous-improvement, and quality initiatives while understanding basic production needs and initiatives.
  • Communicate effectively with coworkers and perform work safely.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or amended by the Team Leader, VSM, or plant manager.
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