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Position Summary The Sanitizer I is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing manufacturing equipment, tanks, utensils, and production areas in accordance with company procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and FDA requirements. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product quality, preventing contamination, and ensuring the safe production of cosmetic, personal care, and home care products. The Sanitizer I must perform all cleaning and sanitation activities accurately, safely, and consistently while maintaining detailed documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Equipment Cleaning & Sanitation
Clean and sanitize manufacturing equipment, tanks, utensils, hoses, transfer equipment, and production areas following approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and ready for production use. Perform manual and automated cleaning processes as required. Inspect equipment and components for cleanliness, damage, wear, and operational readiness. Notify supervision of damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, or sanitation issues. Maintain strict compliance with sanitation standards designed to prevent cross-contamination and product quality issues.
Compliance & Documentation
Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), FDA regulations, company policies, and sanitation procedures. Complete cleaning logs, sanitation records, equipment documentation, and other required paperwork accurately and timely. Maintain Good Documentation Practices (GDP) standards. Ensure all sanitation activities are properly documented and traceable.
Safety Responsibilities
Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental, and company safety requirements. Become proficient in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safely perform equipment isolation activities. Utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Follow confined space and tank entry procedures when required. Report safety concerns, incidents, equipment failures, and hazards immediately.
Housekeeping & Facility Support
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment. Perform general housekeeping duties including sweeping, mopping, drain cleaning, waste disposal, and cleaning of sanitation areas. Support continuous improvement efforts related to sanitation and workplace organization. Assist with maintaining compliance in all manufacturing and compounding areas.
Teamwork & Communication
Work closely with Compounding, Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments to ensure equipment availability and production readiness. Communicate schedule conflicts, equipment concerns, and sanitation issues to supervisors. Support departmental goals for safety, quality, productivity, and compliance. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, sanitation, janitorial, or production environment. Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment and sanitation processes. Ability to read and follow written procedures and work instructions. Basic mathematical 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 cleanliness. Good attendance and reliability.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, or other FDA-regulated manufacturing environments. Experience working with cGMP requirements. Experience performing industrial equipment cleaning and sanitation. Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with manufacturing equipment. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, and reach for extended periods. Ability to work in wet, humid, and sometimes hot environments. Ability to safely enter and work inside tanks and confined spaces when required. Ability to wear PPE including gloves, eye protection, respirators, and protective clothing as required. No sensitivities or allergies that would prevent safe handling of cleaning chemicals or use of PPE.
Work Environment
Fast-paced manufacturing and compounding environment. Frequent exposure to water, cleaning agents, sanitation chemicals, and manufacturing ingredients. Work performed around tanks, mixers, processing equipment, and production machinery. Moderate to heavy forklift and material handling traffic. Moderate noise levels and industrial working conditions. Regular interaction with Production, Compounding, Quality, Warehouse, and Maintenance personnel.
