Lead Industrial Cleaner — Tembisa Logistics Hub

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Training programs

Autonomy in role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Cleaner to oversee sanitation operations at a busy logistics hub in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will set cleaning standards, supervise staff, and perform complex tasks to keep warehouses and common areas hygienic.

Responsibilities include mentoring a team, implementing cleaning protocols, site inspections, operating equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role suits a seasoned professional with leadership potential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in industrial cleaning, with supervisory exposure
• Ability to lead and train a cleaning team
• Strong knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cleaners, assign tasks and monitor performance.
• Implement cleaning protocols tailored for logistics environments.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure hygiene and safety standards.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment (buffers, vacuums, pressure washers).
• Manage procurement and inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Perform deep cleaning of high-traffic areas and loading docks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Train staff on techniques and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot cleaning-related issues and report to management.

Skills

Team leadership

Sanitation standards

Coaching/mentoring

Safety procedures

Tools

Floor buffers

Industrial vacuums

Pressure washers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Cleaner to oversee sanitation operations at a busy logistics hub in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will set cleaning standards, supervise staff, and perform complex tasks to keep warehouses and common areas hygienic.

Responsibilities include mentoring a team, implementing cleaning protocols, site inspections, operating equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role suits a seasoned professional with leadership potential.