RECONDITIONING TEAM MEMBER
Company: Progressive Industrial Fluids Ltd.
Location: London, Ontario (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Plant Manager
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly wage: Minimum: $18 - Maximum: $21
Vacation: 2 weeks
Health benefits: eligible after 3 months
RRSP program: eligible after 6 months
About Progressive Industrial Fluids
Progressive Industrial Fluids is a locally owned, family-operated Canadian manufacturing company based in Southwestern Ontario. We design, manufacture, and distribute industrial fluids and specialty chemical products that support critical industries across Canada.
Built from the ground up, Progressive has grown through a strong focus on process, quality, and doing things the right way. We take pride in producing true Canadian-made products, supporting local jobs, and maintaining hands-on ownership involvement in the business.
Over the past several years, we have intentionally invested in building a process-driven organization. From documented procedures and quality controls to ERP integration through Odoo, our systems are designed to support scale, consistency, and continuous improvement. These foundations give us significant room to grow — and we are now poised for the next phase of expansion.
We believe great companies are built by great people. As we grow, we are focused on surrounding ourselves with dependable team members who care about their work, take ownership, and want to help build something lasting. We value accountability, responsiveness, respect, and collaboration, and we believe strong leadership and clear processes allow people to do their best work.
Joining Progressive Industrial Fluids means becoming part of a team that is building for the long term — where contributions matter, improvements are encouraged, and success is shared.
The Role
The Reconditioning Team Member is a hands-on production role responsible for cleaning, inspecting, restoring, and preparing industrial containers for safe reuse, resale, or future production requirements.
This position plays an important role in Progressive’s day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will work within our reconditioning department to process containers such as IBC totes and drums, operate industrial cleaning equipment, identify damage or quality issues, complete minor repairs or part replacements as appropriate, and ensure that finished containers meet company standards before they are released for storage or shipment.
This role is about more than washing containers. A strong Reconditioning Team Member understands that safety, environmental responsibility, quality, productivity, and housekeeping all matter. Each container must be handled carefully, inspected properly, documented accurately, and moved through the process efficiently.
The right person will be dependable, comfortable working in an industrial environment, and willing to contribute wherever needed. This role requires physical effort, attention to detail, consistency, and a team-first attitude. It is well-suited to someone who takes pride in completing hands-on work properly and safely every time.
Key Responsibilities
Container Cleaning & Reconditioning
Clean, wash, sanitize, and recondition industrial containers, including IBC totes, drums, and related materials.
Operate pressure washers, industrial cleaning systems, waste-handling systems, and other assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
Follow approved procedures to prepare containers for reuse, resale, storage, or future production needs.
Complete basic touch-ups, minor repairs, or part replacements where trained and authorized to do so.
Ensure containers are processed in a consistent manner and meet Progressive’s quality expectations before being released.
Maintain an efficient pace of work while never compromising safety or quality standards.
Inspection, Quality & Documentation
Inspect containers for visible damage, wear, leaks, contamination, missing parts, or other conditions that may affect reuse.
Identify containers that require additional attention, repair, escalation, or removal from the standard workflow.
Complete required production, inspection, and reconditioning records accurately and on time.
Label and organize complete containers clearly so they can be stored, tracked, and shipped correctly.
Report quality concerns promptly and work with supervisors to prevent recurring issues.
Support traceability and accountability by following established documentation procedures and using assigned systems properly.
Safety, Environmental Responsibility & PPE
Follow all company health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures at all times.
Wear required personal protective equipment, safety footwear, and company-provided uniforms as directed.
Handle containers, cleaning agents, residual materials, and waste streams in accordance with training and company procedures.
Maintain awareness of nearby equipment, traffic, hoses, wet surfaces, and other workplace hazards.
Report spills, unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, and potential hazards immediately.
Participate in safety training, toolbox talks, and continuous-improvement activities as required.
Housekeeping & Work Area Ownership
Keep the reconditioning work area clean, orderly, and ready for safe operation throughout the shift.
Maintain housekeeping standards by properly organizing tools, hoses, parts, PPE, and cleaning materials.
Help ensure walkways, workstations, and storage areas remain free of avoidable obstructions and hazards.
Treat company equipment, tools, and facilities with care and report maintenance needs promptly.
Contribute to a workplace culture where everyone takes responsibility for leaving the area in better condition than they found it.
Material Handling & Team Support
Assist with loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and moving containers or related materials as required.
Use material-handling equipment only when trained and authorized to do so.
Coordinate with supervisors and other team members to keep containers moving efficiently through the department.
Support other production, warehouse, or operational activities when required by business needs.
Communicate clearly when priorities, workflow issues, equipment concerns, or quality problems arise.
Work collaboratively with the broader operations team to help meet daily production goals.
Continuous Improvement & Accountability
Follow established processes consistently and ask questions when instructions are unclear.
Identify practical opportunities to improve safety, quality, organization, or productivity within the department.
Take ownership of assigned tasks and complete work with dependable follow-through.
Accept coaching positively and contribute to a respectful, accountable workplace culture.
Who You Are
You are someone who:
Take pride in hands-on work and doing the job properly the first time.
Shows up reliably, works hard, and contributes positively to the team.
Understands that safety procedures and PPE requirements are not optional.
Pay attention to details and notice when a container, tool, or process does not meet expectations.
Can work independently while still communicating clearly with supervisors and coworkers.
Is comfortable working in a physical, industrial environment where tasks may be repetitive, and conditions may be wet, noisy, or dirty.
Keeps work areas organized and understands that housekeeping is part of the job.
Responds well to feedback and is willing to learn new tasks and procedures.
Take responsibility for their work and report concerns instead of ignoring them.
Wants to be part of a growing Canadian manufacturing company that values dependable people and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Previous experience in manufacturing, warehousing, industrial cleaning, container reconditioning, or a similar hands-on environment is an asset.
Comfort using hand tools and industrial cleaning equipment is an asset.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Forklift or material-handling equipment experience is an asset; training or certification may be required before use.
Comfort working around cleaning agents, lubricants, industrial fluids, and other materials while wearing required PPE.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, bend, reach, walk, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods.
Ability to work in a manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial cleaning environment.
Comfort working around noise, cleaning agents, lubricants, industrial fluids, moving equipment, wet conditions, and changing temperatures.
Required use of safety footwear, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection where applicable, and company-provided uniforms.
Ability to perform assigned duties safely while wearing the required PPE for the task.
Core Skills & Competencies
Productivity
Quality
Focus
Housekeeping
Container Inspection
Organization
Industrial Cleaning
Communication
Equipment Care
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Reliability
Adaptability
Teamwork & Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
