Pharmaceutical Sanitation Technician

Overview

Position Summary Details

The Sanitation Technician position provides the cleaning and upkeep of an assigned area within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility . Cleaning and sanitation of premises and equipment are essential to efforts to prevent contamination of product, and they need to be done in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) clean room and/or sanitation experience

• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English

Shift Times: Based on operational needs, work shifts can be adjusted on a temporary basis with proper notice.

Benefit Information:

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Essential Functions

• Must be able to wear appropriate clean room attire (i.e. surgical masks) and all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Perform cleaning methods, such as wiping techniques of equipment, wall and ceiling and floor mopping techniques.

• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment

• Responsible for the cleaning/sanitization solution and material preparation

• Possesses basic technical knowledge and background

• Understands aseptic technique concepts/proper cleanroom behavior

• Responsible for receiving and the organizing of gowning and cleaning materials Identifies and communicates material discrepancies

• Follows compliance and regulatory requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

• Follows and executes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• May participate in the training activities of others on SOPs, equipment, all unit operations and non-manufacturing SOPs

• May participate in the training activities of others on basic operations such as cleaning/sanitization of cleanrooms, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, solution and material preparation

• Participates with technical documents such as non-conforming events and deviations

• Possess basic computer skills and able to efficiently use basic Microsoft applications'

• Suggests continuous improvement ideas

Responsibilities

• Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

• Sometimes using ladders, dusts and washes furniture, walls, machines, and equipment; cleans ceilings and dusts and polishes light fixtures. Washes and replaces blinds

• Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks

• May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions. May also sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks

• Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications

• Strips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors

• Cleans and vacuums carpeted areas, including application of spot cleaning treatment

• Gathers and empties trash

• Wipes and cleans tabletops, chairs, and equipment in food areas

• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures

• Services, cleans, and supplies restrooms

• Periodically cleans overhead vents, dusts blinds, and polishes wood furniture

• Cleans interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees

• Sprays insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation

• Sets up, arranges, and removes decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings

• Must keep janitor's closet neat and orderly and maintain equipment in good working order

• Requisitions supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties

• Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and possibly checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created

• Drives vehicles (if required) to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners

• May be expected to make basic repairs

• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must meet all requirements to receive approval for working in specific ATS environments (if applicable), including ten-year work history if available

• Must have GMP clean room and/or sanitation experience

• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer Service Experience

• 1 yr of similar work experience

REQNUMBER: 82875

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.