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.
- 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 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
- 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.
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.
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