2nd Shift Pump Technician

KDC One • Chatsworth, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pump Sanitizing Technician I is responsible for the cleaning, sanitizing, maintenance, inspection, and reassembly of pumps, tanks, process equipment, and manufacturing components used in the production of cosmetic, personal care, and home care products. This position plays a critical role in preventing product contamination, maintaining equipment readiness, and supporting compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), FDA requirements, and company quality standards. Failure to properly clean, sanitize, inspect, or reassemble equipment can result in product contamination, equipment damage, production delays, and significant financial loss. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of performing sanitation activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing, sanitation, maintenance, or production environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and basic maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Good attendance and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, or other FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience cleaning and sanitizing process equipment and production machinery.
• Forklift certification and material handling experience.
• Experience working with cGMP requirements.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience performing Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, inspect, and reassemble pumps, tanks, valves, piping, homogenizers, colloid mills, versators, and other processing and filling equipment.
• Follow approved sanitation procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure equipment cleanliness and product safety.
• Inspect equipment components for wear, damage, cleanliness, and proper functionality prior to reassembly.
• Ensure all equipment is properly sanitized and ready for production use.
• Maintain strict adherence to contamination prevention measures and sanitation protocols.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and minor equipment repairs.
• Report damaged equipment, missing parts, or equipment malfunctions to supervision.
• Assist with maintaining equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Utilize hand tools and basic maintenance techniques to support sanitation and equipment care activities.
• Prepare sanitizing solutions according to company procedures.
• Monitor sanitizing solution concentrations and expiration dates.
• Coordinate retesting and sample submissions to Quality Control when required.
• Ensure chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of safely.
• Complete sanitation logs, equipment records, cleaning documentation, and required reports accurately and timely.
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ensure all sanitation activities comply with cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain equipment traceability through accurate recordkeeping.
• Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when required.
• Follow confined space and tank entry procedures.
• Utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, and material handling equipment as authorized.
• Move equipment and components safely to and from sanitation workstations.
• Support production and compounding teams by ensuring timely availability of sanitized equipment.
• Collaborate with Compounding, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to support manufacturing schedules.
• Communicate equipment issues, sanitation concerns, and schedule conflicts to supervisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and sanitation processes.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED