High-Pressure Wash Operator

Industrial cleaners are always in demand; this crew works a dairy processing factory in Durban Central. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Durban Central; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Clear builders' dust, paint and cement off floors and windows after construction
• Test sanitiser strength with test strips and record the reading
• Run a high-pressure washer on grease, oil and slurry build-up
• Foam, scrub and rinse walls, floors and conveyors with approved chemicals
• Store chemicals in the locked chemical store with safety data sheets
• Lock out machines before cleaning, as the safety file requires

• Able to pass a medical fitness check for plant work
• Respect for chemical safety and PPE
• Grade 10 or better; you must read chemical labels and safety data sheets
• Not scared of heights for window or rope crews
• Willing to work nights and weekends when plants shut down
• Physically strong for wet, heavy work

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

• 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.