Cleaner at Amsted Rail in Hammond, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Industrial Cleaner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks in both office and industrial settings. This position requires a strong focus on safety and the ability to work in dynamic environments.

Work Hours: Overnight 10:45pm - 7:00am, Sunday - Thursday

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform basic janitorial duties, including cleaning restrooms, offices, and common areas.


• Clean around industrial forging machines, furnaces, and conveyors ensuring a safe and tidy workspace.


• Changing bag houses dust collector bags and clean any dust accumulation.


• Respond to and clean oil and waste spills promptly and safely.


• Enter confined spaces as required, adhering to all safety protocols.


• Operate various forklifts and sweeper truck.


• Moving and sorting various materials.


• Assist with additional cleaning tasks as directed by supervisors.


• Comply with all work instructions, JSA's work rules and company policies

• High school diploma or GED equivalent


• Ability to read and understand SOP's, MSDS sheets and work instructions


• Strong commitment to safety

• Experience working in an industrial environment.


• Previous experience in industrial cleaning or janitorial services.


• Forklift experience.

Must have full range of body motion. Certain operations require repetitive bending, squatting and full arm extension. Manual lifting, not exceeding fifty (50) pounds may be required. Able to visit various manufacturing environments.

General Statement:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and their associated difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor/manager to assign, direct, and control the work of any employee.

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.