Sanitation Specialist - Kennesaw, GA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Kennesaw, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for sanitation practices throughout the facility, including production suites, laboratories, restrooms, offices, warehouse areas, other general areas, and grounds as needed. The role supports compliance with FDA and cGMP cleaning requirements and works with Production Operators to maintain production-suite environments below alert limits by following established cleaning practices. GMP and specialized-equipment training will be provided. The position coordinates and monitors sanitation documentation, logs, supplies, pest-prevention activities, cleaning schedules, and facility inspections. It also performs a wide range of manual and powered cleaning tasks, supports general preventive and regular facility maintenance, and contributes to sanitation optimization and project design and verification. The scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; overtime, including holidays and weekends, may be required. This is an on-site role in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Two to three years of work experience; experience in a cGMP facility for dietary supplements is preferred.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb ladders; and walk, stand, bend, stoop, and work in confined areas.
Ability to operate industrial power equipment used for cleaning and read equipment instructions.
Detailed and thorough approach to work.
Ability to work overtime, including holidays and weekends.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cGMP guidelines and regulations for cleaning practices.
Work experience in a cGMP facility for dietary supplements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, monitor, and update documents, forms, and logs related to cleaning and sanitation.
Clean and wash facility surfaces, production equipment exteriors, furnishings, fixtures, floors, windows, vents, and other designated areas using established techniques and solutions.
Prepare and dispose of cleaning solutions and dispose of trash.
Vacuum carpets and remove stains and foreign matter from surfaces using appropriate cleaners; move office furniture and equipment as needed for cleaning.
Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, and polish floors using industrial power equipment.
Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Quality departments to develop, execute, and monitor sanitation and pest-control programs, procedures, and systems in accordance with policy requirements.
Clean and disinfect restrooms and keep paper and sanitation supplies available.
Provide general cleanup outside buildings and assist with general preventive and regular facility maintenance.
Work with the Quality Manager to maintain the Pest Control Log and facilitate corrective actions related to pest prevention and sanitation.
Monitor and maintain sanitation-supply inventory, including ordering and replenishing supplies.
Maintain and log sanitation activities on Master Cleaning Schedules.
Mix and handle chemical concentrates.
Monitor cleanliness behind and below facility pallets and racking.
Use powered cleaning equipment, which may include a lift truck, scissor lift, power washer, foam applicators, and automatic compactors, as well as non-mechanized equipment.
Follow safety rules, including safe lifting, lockout/tagout, use of proper PPE, following Safety Data Sheets, and proper equipment disassembly and reassembly.
Participate in required safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
Create and update Standard Operating Procedures.
Conduct weekly zonal inspections so the entire facility is covered once per month, identifying sanitation and sanitary-design opportunities.
Focus on sanitation optimization and effectiveness, as well as project design and verification.
Assist with special projects and perform other facility-operation and sanitation duties as assigned.