High-Pressure Wash Operator

Industrial cleaners are always in demand; this crew works a commercial kitchen in Benoni. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Benoni; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Put out and check pest bait stations on the site map
• Test sanitiser strength with test strips and record the reading
• Shampoo carpets and upholstery with an extraction machine
• Store chemicals in the locked chemical store with safety data sheets
• Strip down and wash production equipment after the last run
• Foam, scrub and rinse walls, floors and conveyors with approved chemicals

• Respect for chemical safety and PPE
• Physically strong for wet, heavy work
• Not scared of heights for window or rope crews
• Reliable, as crews are small and each person counts
• Able to pass a medical fitness check for plant work
• Willing to work nights and weekends when plants shut down

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

• If you hold a heights or rope access ticket, attach it. It can double what you earn in this line of work.
• Say you are available for night and shutdown work. That is when most factory hygiene cleaning happens.