Tote Washer Technician — Fast-Paced Warehouse Sanitation

The McPherson Companies; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The McPherson Companies is seeking a Warehouse Tote Washer in Trussville. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and replenishing totes for production and warehousing use. You will operate the tote washer, load and unload totes, and ensure cleanliness and safety across the facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining tote supply, staging totes, inspecting quality, and supporting special projects as needed. Prior warehouse experience and forklift certification are a plus; must be 18+.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Previous experience operating warehouse equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks a plus.
• Ability to successfully complete the forklift certification test.

Responsibilities

• Work with warehouse to assure uninterruptible supply of totes in a timely and safe manner.
• Preparation of totes to run through the tote washer efficiently and effectively.
• Operate simple start/stop process of the tote washer to ensure processing of totes.
• Engage in proper loading, unloading and flushing procedures.
• Stage, wash and inspect totes for proper cleanliness.
• Clean and sanitize totes in accordance with all safety practices and standard operating procedures.
• Replenish clean totes to production areas.
• Exposure to elements including heat and cold stress and nuisance dust conditions and woodland, streamside, and swampland flora and fauna.
• Use a pressure washer, squeegees, and solvents to clean the inside of totes.
• Prepare palletized stacks of clean totes and return tote lids so they are readily available for use in the warehouse.
• Process and organize returned equipment to designated area to be cleaned.
• Perform visual quality inspections of product and complete documentation.
• Help maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Responsible for the completion of special projects or the assignment of other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

The McPherson Companies is seeking a Warehouse Tote Washer in Trussville. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and replenishing totes for production and warehousing use. You will operate the tote washer, load and unload totes, and ensure cleanliness and safety across the facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining tote supply, staging totes, inspecting quality, and supporting special projects as needed. Prior warehouse experience and forklift certification are a plus; must be 18+.