Industrial Cleaner (Industrial & Machinery Cleaning | Safety-Focused | Hands-On Role)
Overview
We're seeking a reliable Industrial Cleaner to join a high-performing team where your work directly supports safe, hygienic, and efficient operations.
This is a hands-on role focused on cleaning floors, machinery, and conveyors using approved tools, chemicals, and mechanical aids.
If you take pride in doing a thorough job, following procedures, and working safely in a physically active environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Clean floors and work areas (mopping, sweeping, squeegeeing)
Empty bins/trays/buckets as required
Clean machinery and conveyor systems through wiping, washing, scrubbing, rinsing, and sanitising using approved tools and chemicals
Use mechanical aids safely and correctly, including:
Air gun (blow-down from top to bottom, including sides)
Floor scrubbers and vacuums
Steam cleaner and vacuum for machine/conveyor cleaning
Clean and maintain tools and equipment after use (tools and mechanical aids)
Apply
LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out)
on machinery and conveyors when required
Complete
iPad-based tasks
as needed (before/after photos and recording information)
What You'll Bring (Required Skills)
Strong
safety awareness
and ability to identify hazards
Ability to perform
manual labour
tasks in a physically demanding workplace
Confidence following site procedures and completing tasks accurately
Attributes We're Looking For
Strong listening skills with the ability to follow directions, procedures, and instructions
Common sense approach—asks questions if unsure and clarifies expectations before proceeding
Willing to learn—keen, enthusiastic, and willing to give things a go
Ability to understand instructions and apply them accurately on the job




Respect for others—works well with and shows respect to all workers on site
Attention to Detail
Understands the importance of cleaning from top to bottom to avoid re-contamination
Can recognise when an area, machine, or conveyor has not been cleaned properly
Takes ownership of quality by inspecting their own work
Uses a practical quality mindset—"Would you eat off this?" to confirm cleaning standards are met
Preferred, not essential
Prior industrial cleaning experience, especially around machinery and conveyor systems
Familiarity with sanitising processes and structured chemical cleaning procedures
Diversity & Inclusion
Chandler Macleod is committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse people, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.
Additional Information
Check your Tools – Each area needs the cleaning tools required to complete the tasks.
Manual Labour – Cleaning Floors – Mopping, Sweeping, Squeegying, emptying bins, trays and buckets.
Using tools & chemicals.
Manual Labour – Machine Cleaning – Wiping, Washing, Scrubbing, Rinsing & Sanitising.
Using tools & chemicals.
Manual Labour – Conveyor Cleaning – Wiping, Washing, Scrubbing, Rinsing & Sanitising.
Using tools & chemicals.
Using Mechanical Aids – Air Gun – Blow all the area down from the top to the bottom including the sides.
Using Mechanical Aids – Machine Cleaning Floors – Using Scrubbers & Vacuums.
Using Mechanical Aids – Machine & Conveyor Cleaning – Using a steam cleaner, Vacuum.
Cleaning Mechanical Aids after use.
Cleaning all tools after use.
Completing IPAD if required – Before and after pictures recording information on the Ipad.
Using
LOTO
on all machinery & conveyors.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at .
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