Utility Cleaner

Industrial Cleaner / Utility Sanitation Worker

Join one of the nation's largest and most established privately held polyethylene manufacturers. Built on strong family values—integrity, dedication, and teamwork—we pride ourselves on offering a stable, supportive work environment where every employee is essential to our daily success and long-term growth.

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Industrial Cleaner / Utility Sanitation Worker to maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment at our Georgia facility. In this role, you will take ownership of plant cleanliness, operating industrial floor equipment, maintaining production areas, and ensuring our team has a clean, safe space to work every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Floor Care & Plant Floor Sanitation:
• Operate walk-behind or ride-on industrial floor scrubbers daily across production lines, tunnel zones, and equipment aisles.
• Sweep and clean active extrusion lines, production floors, tunnel areas, and the bulk resin silo storage pad.
• Sweep warehouse floors weekly to keep distribution paths clear of dust and debris.
• Machine & Facility Maintenance:
• Wipe down Lexan machine safety guards on bag machines and equipment during planned downtime.
• Maintain facility safety infrastructure by washing down yellow safety guardrails weekly and pole guards monthly.
• Assist in maintaining common areas, including the employee break room and restrooms, to high cleanliness standards.
• Waste Management & Recycling:
• Collect, empty, and replace production floor trash bins regularly throughout each shift.
• Keep manufacturing aisles free of loose scrap plastic, hard film, and excess corrugate.
• Bale scrap cardboard as needed to keep disposal areas neat and hazard-free.
• Supply Tracking & Routine Checklists:
• Keep the mobile cleaning cart stocked with necessary cleaning supplies and safety chemicals; notify management when inventory runs low.
• Complete and submit weekly sanitation checklists to ensure all scheduled areas are cleaned on time.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Physical Stamina:
• Ability to stand and walk for an 8-hour shift (with occasional overtime up to 12–16 hours as business demands require).
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Comfort climbing ladders (up to 20 feet) and maneuvering under or around production equipment safely.
• Environment Comfort: Ability to work comfortably in a warm manufacturing environment (temperatures can reach elevated summer levels inside the plant).
• Communication & Reliability: Good communication skills, a team-first attitude, punctual attendance, and the ability to work independently off a daily task list.

Preferred:

• 1+ years of janitorial, commercial cleaning, or industrial sanitation experience in a warehouse, plant, or factory setting.
• Experience operating commercial floor scrubbers, sweepers, or cardboard balers.

Benefits & What We Offer

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company matching
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement program to support your professional development
• Incentives: Employee referral bonus program
• Culture: Stable, respectful, family-oriented work culture with opportunities to cross-train into production roles

Working Environment

• Fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility (normal exposure to industrial noise, dust, and temperature variations).
• All required personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning equipment will be provided.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $15.12 - $15.12