Duration: 10 months, possibility of extension
Job Description:
Plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant production environment within a 24/7 manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing routine and specialized cleaning activities that support operational efficiency, product quality, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast paced industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning Planning & Scheduling
- Collaborate with departments to develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules for production areas, equipment, and support spaces.
- Coordinate cleaning activities around production demands to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations.
- Manage schedules as needed based on production changes, maintenance needs, or audit findings.
Execution of Cleaning Activities
- Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks in production areas, including floors, walls, and high touch zones.
- Follow established sanitation procedures, including proper chemical handling, dilution, and application.
- Operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, pressure washers, and other industrial tools.
- Ensure all cleaning tasks meet internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, OSHA, ISO).
- Inspect all containments erected in production areas and report deficiencies to maintenance leadership.
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete cleaning logs, checklists, and digital records accurately and on time.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and demonstrating compliance with housekeeping standards.
- Report any deviations, safety hazards, or equipment issues promptly.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to coordinate cleaning activities.
- Work closely with the contracted housekeeping provider and work cross functionally as needed to address facilities cleaning activities for emergency cleaning or special events.
- Communicate schedule changes, task completion, and issues to supervisors and team members.
Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use, chemical safety, and lockout/tagout when required.
- Identify opportunities to improve cleaning processes, tools, and efficiency.
- Support training of new team members on cleaning procedures and safety practices.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in industrial housekeeping, sanitation, or manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience maintaining clean room environments.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Comfortable working in a 24/7 facility with rotating or fixed shifts as assigned.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
- Basic computer skills for logging activities and accessing schedules.
Work Environment
- Fast paced manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery, noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures.
- Requires adherence to strict safety and cleanliness standards.
- May involve working nights, weekends, or holidays depending on shift assignment.