Cleaner at AVI Limited

• AVI Logistics Support Services in Gqeberha is seeking experienced individuals maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the warehouse in compliance with food safety standards, ensuring a safe and contamination-free environment for storage and handling of FMCG products.

Key Performance Areas:

Cleaning and Sanitation

• Perform routine cleaning of warehouse floors, racking areas, dispatch zones, receiving areas, offices, ablutions and common spaces.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and wipe surfaces according to cleaning schedules.
• Clean spillages immediately to prevent contamination and safety hazards.
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, equipment controls).
• Ensure cleaning of staff facilities (canteen, change rooms, restrooms). 

Waste Management

• Collect, segregate, and dispose of waste in accordance with site procedures.
• Ensure proper handling of recyclable and hazardous waste.
• Maintain cleanliness of waste storage areas. 

Food Safety Compliance

• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards
• Prevent cross-contamination by using designated cleaning tools per area.
• Follow colour-coded cleaning systems where applicable.
• Report any contamination risks, pest sightings, or damaged goods immediately.
• Support pest control measures by maintaining a clean environment.

Equipment and Chemicals Handling

• Use cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ensure correct dilution and application of cleaning agents.
• Maintain and store cleaning equipment properly after use.
• Report faulty equipment or low stock levels of cleaning materials.

Health and Safety

• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or incidents.
• Place warning signage during cleaning activities (e.g., wet floor signs).

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Complete cleaning checklists and logs accurately and on time.
• Sign off daily, weekly, and deep-clean schedules.
• Report deviations from cleaning standards to the supervisor.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:   

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 equivalent
• Previous cleaning experience in a warehouse or FMCG environment (advantageous)
• Knowledge of hygiene and sanitation practices
• Understanding of food safety standards

Competencies and Skills

• Attention to detail
• Working together
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Safety conscious
• Flexibility to assist warehouse operations in other departments when necessary due to operational requirements.