Food Production Cleaner (FT)

Challenger Services Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable weekday hours

Regular pay

Early wage access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Challenger Services Group in Kensington, Melbourne, is seeking a Food Production Cleaner for a full-time, daytime shift. You will join a hands-on team to clean production areas, machinery and equipment using pressurised air hoses and industrial vacuums.

The role is physically demanding but offers stable Monday to Friday hours, regular pay, and opportunities to grow within a national company. If you value a clean, safe food production environment, apply to join Challenger today.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in food production, manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Availability Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm.
• Comfortable with hands-on, physical and repetitive work.
• Able to work in a rugged industrial environment and follow established cleaning routines.

Responsibilities

• Using pressurised air hoses to clean production areas and equipment.
• Vacuuming floors, surfaces and production areas.
• Removing food particles, dust and other residue.
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy.
• Following established cleaning routines and instructions.
• Working with your team to ensure cleaning is completed on time and properly.

Skills

Reliability

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctual

Following instructions

Hands-on

Tools

Pressurised air hoses

Industrial vacuuming equipment

Job description

Food Production Cleaner (Full Time)

Kensington | Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 2:00pm | Stable Daytime Hours

About the Role

You’ll be part of a team responsible for keeping food production areas clean, hygienic and ready for use.

The work is practical, hands-on and physically demanding, with much of the cleaning completed using pressurised air hoses and industrial vacuuming equipment. You will be working throughout the production environment to remove flour, food particles, dust and other residue from floors, machinery, equipment, platforms, structures and hard-to-reach areas.

The environment can be dusty, noisy and physically demanding, and the role requires someone who is comfortable working in a tough factory environment, getting their hands dirty and taking pride in doing a thorough job.

Location and roster:

• Kensington
• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Consistent daytime hours

Why Join Challenger?

• Stable weekday work - Enjoy consistent, full-time Monday to Friday hours.
• Regular pay - Join an established national company with reliable work.
• Early wage access - Access your earned wages when you need them through our tailored app.
• Employee discounts - Access discounts with major retailers including Woolworths, Amazon and more.
• Great team environment - Work alongside a friendly and supportive team.
• Opportunities to grow - We promote from within and support people who want to develop their careers.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day work will mainly involve:

• Using pressurised air hoses to clean production areas and equipment.
• Vacuuming floors, surfaces and production areas.
• Removing food particles, dust and other residue.
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy.
• Following established cleaning routines and instructions.
• Working with your team to make sure cleaning is completed properly and on time.
• Following food hygiene and workplace safety requirements.

About You

We’re looking for people with a good attitude who are reliable, safety conscious and comfortable with hands-on work.

You’ll ideally:

• Be available Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm.
• Have previous cleaning experience, ideally in food production, manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Be comfortable using pressurised air hoses and vacuuming equipment.
• Be comfortable undertaking physical and repetitive work.
• Be reliable and punctual.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Be able to follow instructions and established cleaning routines.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Understand the importance of cleanliness and hygiene in a food production environment.
• Be comfortable working in a rugged industrial environment and performing repetitive physical tasks.

Who We Are

Challenger Services Group is an award-winning national provider of outsourced services across Australia.

We support some of Australia’s leading organisations across commercial cleaning, hospitality, food production, government, education and aged care.

Our values are simple: Give it a Go, Back Each Other and Own It.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for stable Monday to Friday work in Kensington, consistent daytime hours and a straightforward hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Challenger team.

Challenger Services Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and welcome the experience, perspectives and contribution they bring to our teams and communities.