Machine Cleaner

Machine Cleaner

The Machine Cleaner is responsible for the thorough dry cleaning and precise dust control of production machinery and surrounding areas. This role is critical to maintaining high standards of safety (dust explosion prevention) and equipment reliability by ensuring fine tea dust, debris, and product build-up are systematically removed using only approved dry methods (primarily industrial vacuuming, dusting, wiping). Proper and safe operation of forklifts and pallet jacks to load/unload trucks for shipment of finished product or the receipt of raw materials and packaging materials for production.

You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Dry dust removal; execute daily and scheduled dry cleaning procedures on assigned production equipment and infrastructure using HEPA-filtered or industrial vacuum systems
• Scheduled Cleaning; Perform scheduled deep cleaning tasks, which involve minor disassembly and reassembly of non-technical components (e.g., removable guards, shields, conveyors, chutes) for internal dust removal
• Contaminant Removal; Safely and carefully remove and dispose of all loose tea dust, product remnants, scrap, and debris, ensuring all material is contained during the cleaning process
• Tool Management; Utilize and maintain specialized drycleaning tools, brushes, and industrial vacuum systems in operational condition
• Cleanliness Audit; Ensure all assigned areas meet strict internal cleanliness standards for dust control and fire prevention
• Damage Reporting; Proactively inspect equipment during cleaning and immediately report any signs of damage, wear, fluid leaks, loose fasteners, or other abnormalities to the Maintenance Supervisor for work order creation
• Waste Management; Organize and manage all machine-generated solid waste streams (e.g., recyclable metal, scrap material, discarded tea) to ensure proper disposal
• Cleaning Logs; Accurately complete and sign off on all scheduled drycleaning checklists/logs upon completion of work
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all required regulatory and site standards related to LOTO and dust control to ensure the facility is compliant for all safety audits
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): MANDATORY - Strictly adhere to all Lockout/Tagout and safety procedures before initiating any cleaning, adjustment, or minor disassembly on equipment. Never clean a machine that is not de-energized and verified safe
• PPE Usage; Consistently use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, respiratory protection, and steel-toed/composite-toed footwear (if required)
• Tea Dust Protocol; Strictly follow all established protocols for tea dust control and the correct use of static-dissipative tools and vacuum systems
• Safe Work Practices; Ensure the work area remains free of slip, trip, and fall hazards (e.g., immediately clean up spilled dry material or other hazards)

Important Details:

• This is a full-time permanent role on Third (3rd) shift, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays. Overtime may be available, depending on the needs of the business. The anticipated starting wage rate for this position is $16.80 to $21.90 per hour plus $0.60 per hour shift differential.

You'll fit right in if you have:

• A High School diploma or GED.
• Experience; 1+ years of experience in an industrial cleaning or maintenance support role, preferably in a dry process manufacturing environment
• Skills; Ability to follow detailed instructions and cleaning checklists. Basic mechanical aptitude for simple disassembly/reassembly
• Training; Must successfully complete site-specific LOTO, fire safety, and dust control training
• Job requires daily use of personal protective equipment including company uniforms, hearing and eye protection. Must be able to tolerate noise associated with production equipment and changing weather conditions (heat/cold/humidity)
• Ability to stand and walk for 8-12 hours/day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/stoop/squat/bend for extended periods, and work in a dusty, dry environment

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight One Customer at a Time". TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io