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Tote Cleaner

Summary/Objective

The Tote Cleaner is responsible for safely and thoroughly cleaning, inspecting, and preparing totes, press parts, filtration systems, pumps and valves to support production operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product quality, workplace safety, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong work ethic, takes pride in doing the job right, remains humble and open to feedback, and works as an excellent team player while consistently following safety and quality procedures.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clean silicone totes, tote caps, and press parts in accordance with established procedures

Operate the tote cleaning machine safely and ensure it is functioning and draining properly

Perform visual inspections of totes and press parts during cleaning and preparation

Inspect tote wheels for proper rotation and functionality

Inspect press parts to ensure gaskets are functioning properly

Ensure spouts are securely threaded and properly installed

Change out hose sleeves as required

Break down and assemble press parts for cleaning and preparation

Clean tote caps daily

Offload drums from delivery trucks as needed

Drive a tow motor safely to move materials and totes

Restock supplies, including gloves, paper towels, and steel wool

Use NetSuite and complete required documentation accurately

Follow “Stop – Call – Wait” protocol at all times

Perform tasks efficiently with minimal supervision

Competencies

Advanced math skills

Possess good computer skills

Good written & verbal communication skills

Ability to read & write in English

Comprehension of written instructions

Attention to details

An ability to safely lift, up to 75 lbs. regularly

An ability to safely operate equipment and necessary tools

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times due to running of machines

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to climb into and out of confined areas

Push and pull full silicone totes

Lift and move materials, parts, and cleaning equipment

Stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods

Operate machinery and powered equipment safely

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday,

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

2nd Shift 6p-6a 6p-6a 6p-6a 6p-10p

(Subject to change based on business demands)

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED (Required)

Prior manufacturing experience (Required)

Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Concepts (Desired)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

[Describe any additional qualifications such as certifications, industry specific experience, working with certain equipment, etc.]

EEO Statement

Novagard Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military and/or veteran status, genetic information, or on any basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.Novagard Solutions will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or religious needs unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Novagard Solutions.

Any employee with questions or concerns about this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and its implementation in the workplace is encouraged to bring the matter to the attention of the Human Resources Department.Novagard Solutions takes this policy seriously and will not retaliate against any employee who, in good faith, raises questions or concerns with respect to equal opportunity or any form of discrimination, or who assists in the investigation of such matters.Employees found to be engaging in conduct in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination, regardless of whether the conduct violates applicable law.

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