Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Technician

Tough, messy cleaning at a poultry processing plant in Kimberley, paid better than ordinary cleaning. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Kimberley; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Foam, scrub and rinse walls, floors and conveyors with approved chemicals
• Lock out machines before cleaning, as the safety file requires
• Clear builders' dust, paint and cement off floors and windows after construction
• Run a high-pressure washer on grease, oil and slurry build-up
• Strip down and wash production equipment after the last run

• Willing to work nights and weekends when plants shut down
• Grade 10 or better; you must read chemical labels and safety data sheets
• Able to pass a medical fitness check for plant work
• Reliable, as crews are small and each person counts
• Physically strong for wet, heavy work

• A Code 8 licence to drive the crew bakkie
• Chemical safety or HACCP hygiene training
• Pest control registration under the fumigation rules

• Night-shift and standby allowances
• Higher hourly rate than standard cleaning
• Full PPE: waterproof suits, boots, goggles and respirators
• Paid training on machines and chemicals

• Put the machines and chemicals you have used at the top of your CV. Industrial cleaning companies hire on skills, not just willingness.
• Say you are available for night and shutdown work. That is when most factory hygiene cleaning happens.