Production Floor Cleaner

White Drive Motors & Steering•Hopkinsville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Floor Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe production environment throughout the facility. This position focuses specifically on the manufacturing floor and surrounding production areas, including floors, equipment, workstations, walkways, structural surfaces, storage areas, and other commonly overlooked spaces. The facility will be divided into designated cleaning grids, and the Production Floor Cleaner will be assigned a specific grid or area each day to ensure the entire production floor is cleaned thoroughly and consistently on a rotating schedule. Safety is the highest priority, and cleaning around machinery and production equipment must only be performed where it is safe to do so and without interfering with operating equipment or production activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous industrial, manufacturing, janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping experience preferred but not required.
Experience operating industrial floor-cleaning equipment preferred but not required.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage assigned cleaning areas.
Dependable and consistent attendance.
Willingness to work in an active manufacturing environment.
Ability to recognize and report potential safety concerns.
Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
Frequently bend, stoop, squat, reach, and kneel.
Push or pull cleaning carts and equipment.
Operate an industrial floor scrubber.
Use hand tools, cleaning equipment, mops, brooms, and similar equipment.
Regularly lift and carry cleaning supplies or materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance when necessary.
Work around manufacturing equipment, noise, dust, oils, and other conditions commonly found in an industrial environment.
Safely navigate stairs, aisles, production areas, and areas surrounding machinery.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain designated areas of the production floor according to the assigned daily cleaning grid.
Sweep, mop, scrub, or otherwise clean production flooring as appropriate.
Operate the facility floor scrubber as assigned and after receiving appropriate training.
Clean areas around and between production machines, including hard-to-reach areas where dirt, dust, debris, oil, or material may accumulate.
Wipe down the exterior surfaces of machines and equipment when it can be performed safely and without entering restricted or hazardous areas.
Clean production workstations, tables, benches, cabinets, and other work surfaces.
Wipe down safety rails, guard rails, stair railings, safety poles, structural poles, barriers, and similar surfaces.
Clean racks, crates, carts, bins, and other production or material-handling equipment.
Clean doors, walls, cabinets, ledges, and other surfaces throughout the production area.
Remove loose debris, dirt, dust, and other material from assigned production areas.
Maintain clean and unobstructed walkways, aisles, and areas surrounding machinery.
Identify and immediately report spills, leaks, unusual buildup, damaged equipment, safety concerns, or other conditions requiring additional attention.
Follow established procedures regarding spills and hazardous materials and do not attempt to clean materials requiring specialized handling unless properly trained and authorized.
Use cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and company safety procedures.
Maintain cleaning supplies and notify the appropriate person when additional materials or equipment are needed.
Complete assigned cleaning grids thoroughly before moving to additional areas unless otherwise directed.
Coordinate cleaning activities with production employees and supervisors to avoid disrupting manufacturing operations.
Follow all plant safety rules, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout restrictions, and posted safety signage.
Participate in training related to chemical safety, equipment safety, floor scrubber operation, housekeeping standards, and other applicable procedures.
Perform additional production-floor cleaning duties as assigned.