Manufacturing Cleaner is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in production areas, ensuring compliance with GMP, company policies, and regulatory standards. This role is crucial in contamination control and maintaining a safe, high-quality manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning & Sanitation -
Perform routine and deep cleaning of production equipment and work surfaces. - Ensure cleaning tasks follow SOPs and GMP guidelines.
- Use approved cleaning agents and disinfectants.
- Follow aseptic techniques and cleanroom protocols.
Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately complete cleaning records and logbooks.
- Ensure compliance with GMP and SOPs.
- Report deviations or contamination risks.
Equipment & Materials Handling -
Properly handle, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals.
- Operate and maintain cleaning equipment safely.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
- Adhere to workplace health and safety regulations.
- Use required PPE and follow safety protocols.
- Report hazards or unsafe conditions.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to improving cleaning SOPs.
- Participate in internal audits and training.
Essential:
- Experience in a food-related cleaning environment.
- Minimum 6-12 months of experience in a food-related cleaning environment is required.
- Understanding of GMP, SOPs, and cleaning validation.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Physically fit for manual cleaning tasks.
- Unrestricted Australian work rights are required for this position.
Desirable:
- Experience in a cleanroom or sterile environment
Experience cleaning in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of HACCP principles.
- Certificate in Cleaning Operations or GMP training.
Working Conditions
- Shift work may be required, including nights and weekends.
- Work in controlled environments (cleanrooms, temperature-controlled areas).
- Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals (PPE provided).
- Standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks involved.
Performance Indicators
- Compliance with cleaning schedules and documentation accuracy.
- Adherence to GMP and safety protocols.
- Maintaining a contamination-free environment.
- Contribution to continuous improvement and teamwork.