Industrial Cleaner

Overview

JUMPSTART, ADVANCE, AND LOVE YOUR CAREER WITH SMSI! At SMSI, we believe in our employees. With above-average pay, extensive benefits, vocational training, and a family-based atmosphere, we are always looking for people seeking to improve themselves. Together, our team strives to perform the best service possible for customers. We thrive on challenges and believe in fair compensation for dedication, detail, and professionalism.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• PTO

• Knowledge of industrial cleaning methods: degreasing, solvent cleaning, foaming, CIP/COP, pressure washing (hot/cold), confined space cleaning, tank, pit, trench, and equipment cleaning
• Ability to identify contamination types (oil, grease, chemicals, biological, particulate)
• Basic mechanical awareness to avoid damage to equipment, seals, sensors, and electrical components
• Knowledge of Confined Space Entry (Authorized Entrant), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (Haz Com/SDS), Respiratory Protection (fit-tested if required), PPE proficiency (chemical suits, gloves, face shields, respirators)
• Spill response and waste handling procedures
• Read and follow SDS and work instructions
• Environmental compliance awareness
• Comfortable working around running or recently de-energized equipment (per permit)
• Complete work permits and job hazard analyses (JHA/JSA)
• Document cleaning completion, chemicals used, and issues identified
• Communicate equipment condition concerns to maintenance or operations
• Follow written SOPs and plant rules without deviation
• Strong safety mindset — stop-work authority respected
• Attention to detail and cleanliness standards
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Team-oriented with maintenance and operations

• 1–3+ years of industrial or commercial cleaning experience (manufacturing, food & beverage, chemical, power, or heavy industry preferred)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Ability to identify contamination types (oil, grease, chemicals, biological, particulate)
• Basic mechanical awareness to avoid damage to equipment, seals, sensors, and electrical components
• Knowledge of chemical handling
• Ability to work in hot, wet, confined, or elevated environments AND weekends and shutdowns
• Capable of lifting 50+ lbs and standing/kneeling for extended periods
• Forklift, scissor lift, or boom lift certification
• Industrial vacuum or ice blasting experience

$18 - $22 hourly DOE