Job Description

Industrial Cleaner

The Industrial Cleaner is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness within the production facility, including general cleaning tasks and painting of equipment and production areas. This role also involves performing additional tasks as deemed necessary by the Production Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift effectively.
• Collect all trash hoppers around the facility twice daily and dispose of trash properly.
• Operate the floor cleaner as needed.
• Sweep, mop, and clean floors, walls, and equipment.
• Inspect exterior grounds weekly for litter, appearance, hazards, and notify appropriate personnel for necessary actions.
• Perform painting tasks as needed, including walkways, railings, and floors.
• Monitor and empty dust collectors regularly.
• Replace and stage full recycling receptacles appropriately.
• Maintain oil and materials catch cans, including Uhlhorn mixers and Grove drum goods mixers.
• Stock shelves at mixer stations with necessary supplies such as gloves, dust masks, and tape.
• Clean returnable drum plates as needed.

Essential Skills:

• 1-2 years of experience in industrial cleaning or similar role.
• Experience in sanitation and general labor for 1-2 years.
• Ability to handle chemicals and operate forklifts.
• Capability to load, blend, and perform janitorial duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Comfortable working in environments with strong odors.
• Able to pass an audiogram test.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Prior experience in industrial cleaning or housekeeping is advantageous.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive training program, including forklift certification, to help you advance your skills and career. Join a team that values safety, provides the necessary personal protective equipment, and offers potential overtime opportunities for increased earnings.

Work Environment:

This role is based in a chemical plant, primarily involved in automotive material production. The work environment is climate-controlled but involves exposure to manufacturing operations, including noise, fumes, and dust. The job requires standing, walking, climbing, and operating forklifts for 8-10 hour shifts. Mandatory safety attire includes steel-toed shoes and PPE such as safety glasses and respirators. Shifts are available across the first, second, and third schedules, with potential overtime on weekends.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Evansville, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Evansville, IN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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