Tote Cleaner

Novagard Solutions
  • Cleveland, Ohio
    1 day ago

    Job Description

     
    Tote Cleaner
    Classification: Non-Exempt
    Position: Tote Cleaner
    Reports to: RTV Supervisor
    Date: 9/22/2026
     
    JOB DESCRIPTION
     
    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.
    1. Clean silicone totes, tote caps, and press parts in accordance with established procedures
    2. Operate the tote cleaning machine safely and ensure it is functioning and draining properly
    3. Perform visual inspections of totes and press parts during cleaning and preparation
    4. Inspect tote wheels for proper rotation and functionality
    5. Inspect press parts to ensure gaskets are functioning properly
    6. Ensure spouts are securely threaded and properly installed
    7. Change out hose sleeves as required
    8. Break down and assemble press parts for cleaning and preparation
    9. Clean tote caps daily
    10. Offload drums from delivery trucks as needed
    11. Drive a tow motor safely to move materials and totes
    12. Restock supplies, including gloves, paper towels, and steel wool
    13. Use NetSuite and complete required documentation accurately
    14. Follow “Stop – Call – Wait” protocol at all times
    15. Perform tasks efficiently with minimal supervision
    Competencies
    1. Advanced math skills
    2. Possess good computer skills
    3. Good written & verbal communication skills
    4. Ability to read & write in English
    5. Comprehension of written instructions
    6. Attention to details
    7. An ability to safely lift, up to 75 lbs. regularly
    8. 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.
     
    1. Ability to climb into and out of confined areas
    2. Push and pull full silicone totes
    3. Lift and move materials, parts, and cleaning equipment
    4. Stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
    5. 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 from 2:00 pm  to 12:00 am
    (Subject to change based on business demands)
     
    Travel
    No travel is expected for this position.
    Required Education and Experience
    1. High School diploma or GED (Required)
    2. Prior manufacturing experience (Required)
    3. 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.
     
    Other Duties
    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCleveland, Ohio
    Websitehttps://www.novagard.com/about/careers/

    Skills

    • Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disciplinary Actionunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Policy Implementationunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Pumpsunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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