Day Porter​/Janitor

Day Porter / Janitor

This role supports cleanliness and sanitation within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment by maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant facility. The Day Porter/Janitor performs routine and detailed cleaning tasks, adheres to strict sanitation and safety standards, and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and established procedures to ensure a hygienic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of offices, production support areas, breakrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and clean floors and surfaces throughout the facility to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and dispose of waste in accordance with company procedures and safety guidelines.
• Restock restroom, breakroom, and cleaning supplies as needed to ensure continuous availability.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces regularly to support a hygienic and safe work environment.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety protocols, and facility cleaning procedures at all times.
• Maintain accurate cleaning logs and documentation as required by facility standards and regulations.
• Identify and promptly report maintenance, safety, or sanitation concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with special cleaning projects and facility setups as needed to support operations.
• Properly handle, label, and store cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as buffers, vacuums, and floor scrubbers safely and effectively.
• Respond to work orders and cleaning requests in a timely and professional manner.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of janitorial, custodial, or day porter experience.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial cleaning, general cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Proficiency in floor care, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and buffing.
• Experience with sanitization and disinfection practices in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of trash removal and waste management procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and quality.
• Effective time management skills to complete tasks within assigned shifts.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and safe handling procedures.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and safety regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as buffers, vacuums, and floor scrubbers.
• Experience with restroom cleaning and restocking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing, healthcare, laboratory, or other regulated environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial cleaning in production or manufacturing settings.
• Ability to handle multiple work orders and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong awareness of chemical handling and safety best practices.
• Comfort working in environments that require adherence to strict sanitation and compliance standards.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a setting that values cleanliness, safety, and quality, and you will play a key role in supporting a critical manufacturing operation. The environment offers consistent hours and a structured schedule, allowing for stable work-life balance. You will gain experience in a regulated setting, build expertise in GMP-compliant cleaning practices, and contribute directly to maintaining a safe and hygienic facility for all employees.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing setting within a pharmaceutical facility. The standard schedule runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, providing consistent daytime hours. You will work throughout offices, production support areas, restrooms, locker rooms, breakrooms, and common areas. The role requires regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. You will use industrial cleaning equipment such as buffers, vacuums, and floor scrubbers, and you will handle cleaning chemicals and disinfectants in accordance…