Pest Control and Hygiene Assistant

Industrial cleaners are always in demand; this crew works a dairy processing factory in Krugersdorp. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll be based at a dairy processing factory in Krugersdorp. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

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

• 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
• Grade 10 or better; you must read chemical labels and safety data sheets

• Chemical safety or HACCP hygiene training
• Pest control registration under the fumigation rules
• Working-at-heights or IRATA rope access ticket

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

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