General Help

Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and audit and certification services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc. and Micro Quality Labs Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a General Help Technician to join our growing team!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for cleaning, light maintenance and organization of the Laboratory. Oversee overall organization, cleanliness and disinfecting of work areas, restrooms and break areas. Refill supplies as applicable. Ensure building is visitor ready each day.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs cleaning of equipment, processing areas, and support areas using appropriate procedures
• Performs all needed sanitary requirements of equipment, processing areas, outside grounds, restroom facilities, and trash removal from production areas
• Sweeps, wipes, scrubs, sanitizes, washes, and picks up as required to keep building, grounds, and equipment clean and sanitary.
• Properly wears personal protective equipment as required. Wears appropriate clothing in accordance with company standards
• Ensures safe and proper use of tools and equipment; ensures hand tools are free of defects; maintains neat and orderly work area, including proper storage/disposal of cleaners, sanitizers, and other cleaning chemicals
• Maintains current work knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures
• Follows procedures for storage and disposal of trash and transports it to designated areas
• Reports maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel
• May assist with minor maintenance projects as needed
• Communicates/coordinates with other departments to ensure efficient utilization of time
• Practices and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and other work rules
• Follow all health and safety regulations as well as FSNS policies and protocols
• Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
• Responsible for the completion of required training
• Mixes water and detergents or acids in container to prepare cleaning solution according to specifications
• Washes, rinses, dries, and sterilizes glassware and instruments
• Scrubs walls, floors, shelves, tables, and sinks
• Delivers supplies to designated work areas
• Supplies laboratory with distilled water
• Maintains inventory reports and logs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• or one to three months related experience and/or training;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.