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Plant Maintenance Cleaner

Arakelian Enterprises Inc
Whittier, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Summary

Ready to clean up your career? Join Athens Services as a Cleaner and make a visible impact on our Material Recovery Facility (MRF) & Plant Equipment cleanliness. As a crucial team member, you'll be responsible for ensuring our equipment operates smoothly by meticulously cleaning and maintaining various components. From conveyor belts and shaker decks to exhaust fans and conveyor tunnels, your attention to detail will be key.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K, life insurance, and professional development opportunities. Ready to sweep into a brighter future? Apply now and let's clean up success together!



The Cleaner reports to the Maintenance Manager. The Cleaner is responsible for providing proper cleaning, detailing and overall all cleanliness of Material Recovery Facility (MRF) & Plant Equipment.

Job Description

  • Clean MRF Equipment (conveyor, beds, head & tail pulley) from debris to ensure proper function of MRF equipment.
  • Clean MRF Equipment (shaker upper & lower decks) from debris to ensure proper function of MRF equipment.
  • Clean MRF Equipment (Exhaust fan Replacement of air & carbon filters as needed) to maintain in proper operation of units.
  • Clean MRF Equipment (conveyor tunnels) from debris to ensure proper function of MRF equipment.
  • Clean MRF Equipment (Walking floor tunnels) from debris to ensure proper function of MRF equipment.
  • Clean sweeps underneath conveyors as needed.
  • Clean MRF buildings from dust, debris, etc.


Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job
  • - prolonged standing, reaching, crawling, climbing stairs/ or ladders, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
  • Working in dark confined spaces
  • Work in high areas up to 30 ft off the ground with the assistance of a scissor lift
  • Exhibit the ability to learn and to assist others in the company's goals.
  • Must have good hand-eye coordination.
  • Safety conscious.
  • Ability to stand for a long period of time and work 3rd shift.
  • Good communication skills.


Physical/Environmental Demands:

Below are the key points concerning the physical requirements and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Physical:

  • Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
  • Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, exposure to unprotected heights, exposure to heavy machinery, & eye/hand coordination, & handling continuously.
  • Bending, reaching, stretching, crouching, & lifting up 50 Lbs. continuously.


Environmental:

  • Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet slippery surfaces, hot/cold conditions, & noise continuously.
  • Works inside and outside.

Salary: $22.04 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Saturday from 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Career plan
  • Recognition programs
  • Professional development learning
  • An exceptional work environment


Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

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