Compounding Room Cleaner

Description

Position Summary:  Compounding Room Cleaner is responsible for cleaning all of the equipment, kettles and associated kettle parts as stated in Swiss American CDMO Standard Operating Procedures and other duties assigned by the Sanitation Manager/Supervisor/Team Leader .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow and perform lock out tag out procedures for isolating air, electrical or hydraulic energy prior to starting job task. Report any safety issues or concerns immediately to Sanitation or Safety leadership.
• Properly , clean, and sanitize all kettles following the Standard Operating Procedures set by Swiss American CDMO.  This includes the valve, blades, side sweep blades, and mixers attached to the kettle, if applicable.
• Re-assemble and re-connect the valve, blades, and side sweep blades.
• Properly clean and sanitize all transfer pumps following the Standard Operating Procedure set by Swiss American CDMO.
• Reassemble the transfer pump.
• Properly clean and sanitize all mixers following the Standard Operating Procedure set by Swiss American CDMO.
• Reassemble the mixer.
• Provide DI Water at 80C in mobile kettle to the Production Department when needed to perform cleaning activities.
• Re-sanitize equipment including the kettles, transfer pumps, piping, and ancillary mixers once the “Use by Date and time” has expired.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitizing and maintain the cleanliness of the Compound Room, to include floors, walls, catwalk, steam, and chiller piping, electrical panels/drop cords, and the outside surfaces including framework of all equipment and kettles.
• Document all required information in the Cleaning Logbook and attach a cleaning tag to the equipment, kettle, transfer pump, or ancillary mixer.
• Communicate any and all issues that may be present during or after performing job tasks to Sanitation leadership.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Meticulously clean and disinfect compounding surfaces and equipment
• Follow established protocols to ensure a sterile and safe working environment
• Measure cleaning solutions precisely according to instructions
• Read and understand safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning products
• Follow all safety procedures related to hazardous materials and equipment operation
• Maintain a keen awareness of potential safety hazards in the compounding room
• Clearly communicate cleaning needs and potential issues to team members
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions for cleaning tasks
• Work collaboratively to maintain a clean and organized work environment

***Please note that all candidates must successfully pass a background check and a 10-panel drug screening before being considered for employment.***

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job I the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger! handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.}.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.