Industrial Cleaner

Company Description

At Newhaul, we pride ourselves on being a leading logistics company committed to excellence, innovation and sustainable practices. We transport iron ore from the Mid-West region to our Geraldton Port facility, ensuring efficiency and reliability every step of the way. Our success is driven by our dedicated team who embody our core values of team thinking, simplicity, making a difference, and transparency.

Job Description

Location: Geraldton Port

Roster: 4 Days, 4 Nights, 4 Off

Shift Hours: 12 Hours

We are looking for a dependable and safety-focused Industrial Cleaner to join our team at an iron ore mining site. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across a large-scale, heavy industrial operation, including fixed plant areas, workshops, amenities, and remote facilities. The successful candidate will contribute to the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible running of the mine.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and ad hoc cleaning of iron ore processing facilities, conveyor systems, load-out areas, in port and Ruvidini inland port facility.
• Maintain workshops, vehicles cleanliness, vehicle bays, crib rooms.
• Conduct high-pressure cleaning of heavy mobile equipment (HME) and fixed plant machinery in line with safety procedures.
• Manage cleaning around iron ore dust zones and adhere to site-specific dust suppression protocols.
• Safely operate industrial cleaning equipment including pressure washers, floor scrubbers, sweepers, and vacuums.
• Handle chemical cleaning agents safely, with full compliance to MSDS and PPE requirements.
• Support environmental controls by ensuring cleaning waste, hydrocarbon spills, and contaminated materials are handled correctly.
• Complete cleaning logs, hazard reports, and routine inspections as per the site's safety management system.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in industrial or mine site cleaning, ideally within iron ore or similar heavy mining environments.
• Strong knowledge of dust control, cleaning in ore-handling areas, and managing iron-rich residues.
• Physically capable of working in hot, dusty, and remote conditions.
• Ability to work independently and follow site-specific cleaning procedures and rosters.

Qualifications

• White Card - Construction Induction
• Working at Heights (conveyor cleaning)
• Manual Driver's License C Class
• Confined Space Entry (cleaning tanks, crushers & sumps)
• Forklift Ticket
• Skid Steer Ticket (or experience preferred)

Additional Information

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Newhaul believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, which is why we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.