Industrial Cleaner

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking an industrial cleaner to perform basic cleaning tasks around machinery in a large manufacturing plant, with emphasis on safety and quality. You will follow supervisor directions and work with a team to maintain a tidy, compliant work environment.

The role requires reading and writing, basic math, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Expect 40+ hours per week with potential weekend shifts; the job involves varied temperatures and physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly with supervision.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and read a tape measure.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Work in hot, cold, damp, cramped environments.
• Able to use a ladder and work at heights up to 20 feet.
• 40+ hours per week with possible weekend work.
• Must pass a background check and a 5-panel drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic cleaning tasks around machinery in a large manufacturing plant.
• Follow safety and project rules and maintain quality work.
• Keep work area clean and organized at all times.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and floor scrubbers.
• Use brooms, shovels, dusters, mops, and pressure washers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Basic math

Reading/writing

Safety awareness

Tools

Brooms & dusters

Mops & trash handling

Pressure washers

Air wands

Forklifts & lifts

Floor scrubbers

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Perform any combination of various basic tasks associated with the operation of an industrial cleaner and do so in a safe and quality manner with the highest quality possible. Primary duties will include cleaning tobacco in and around machinery inside a large manufacturing plant.

Job Responsibilities

• Takes direction and effectively communicates with supervisors.
• Thinks creatively and applies results to safely and efficiently complete tasks.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Maintains work area in a clean and tidy manner.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as brooms, shovels, dusters, mops, pressure washers, and air wands.
• Operate equipment and machines such as forklifts, aerial lifts, boom lifts, and floor scrubbers.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and read a tape measure.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, push, pull, stand, and reach repetitively
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• Must be able to utilize a ladder.
• Must be able to work in high elevations. Heights may be more than 20 feet from the ground.
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Must be able to pass a background check with no felonies within the last seven years.
• Must be able to pass a 5-panel drug screen, which includes THC.