Equipment Sanitation Technician

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

SUMMARY:

Clean equipment and rooms according to defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while adhering
to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) . Diligently clean and maintain processing equipment according
to established procedures to ensure proper processing and safe practices are used.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 1 year experience in pharmaceutical, food or cosmetic related manufacturing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain records of activities as instructed. Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Works well with limited supervision in a team environment. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices is an asset. Proficiency using Microsoft Office software applications. Proficiency with the English language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about manufacturing/office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of up to 40 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity; visual acuity to operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, loud noise, bright lights, fumes or odour. Use of Personal Protective equipment is required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator

• Clean stainless-steel drums, and all plastic containers used for dispensing and powders/granulation.
• Clean portable equipment for Manufacturing, such as 3 and 5 cubic ft. V-Blenders, Oscillators,
• Kasons, Hobart’s, and rooms as per SOPs.
• Clean Purified Water hoses and boiler tanks (as required) as well as product transfer hoses.
• Wash all laundry items such as processing equipment filters, skirts and sleeves, towels for
• compacting and mats for liquids.
• Clean all pallets used in GMP areas of the facility.
• Retrieve cleaning agents from storage and manage the inventory of these agents.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
• Perform alternating or rotating shift work