Facilities Janitor

Overview

Meri Cal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry for over 60 years, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high-quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 230 years of combined experience, crafts gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients.

We exceed expectations and invite you to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition.

NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS PLEASE

The Facilities Janitor performs a variety of janitorial, facilities cleaning, sanitation and waste management duties as directed by the Facilities Manager. The primary responsibility is to ensure the facility complies with strict FDA requirements for cleanliness and appearance and will maintain a clean and safe environment for its employees. The Janitor Associate reports directly to the Facilities Manager.

• Receiving all components, bulk vitamins, equipment, labels, packaging components, etc. to comply with Meri Cal’s SOPs/cGMPs.
• Responsible for cleaning restrooms to be neat and orderly. Records the time and date the cleaning was done on the restroom cleaning log.
• Assures all needed cleaning supplies are available to include restroom supplies.
• Empties trashcans throughout the facility and make sure all the trash lids are in place atop the trash cans.
• Cleans the general and non-production floors by utilizing the floor scrubber, buffer and other cleaning machines necessary to maintain an adequate level of sanitization and housekeeping. (May assist in cleaning production areas as necessary).
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy lunchroom before and after lunch and breaks. Wipes down the tables, microwaves, chairs/benches, sinks, empties trash.
• Assists Facility Maintenance staff when needed such as maintaining the exterior grounds, trash and debris removal.
• Basic drain cleaning (removal of drain trap in lunchroom sinks).
• Toilet seat, paper towel and soap dispenser replacement, etc.
• Will assist in moving office furniture such as desks, chairs, cabinets and other office types of furniture to other locations as directed by the Facility Manager.
• Must understand how to read, write and speak English to communicate with other department managers and supervisors for their janitorial needs.
• Follow manufacturing instructions when mixing cleaning and other chemicals necessary to perform, clean and repair functions in the facility.
• Ability to read and understand SDS, use appropriate PPE as required, and maintain cleaning tools.
• Deep cleaning performed as directed following all applicable SOPs.
• Maintain inventories on facility and janitorial supplies and advise the Facility Manager when critical supplies need re-ordering.
• Dry mop through the production department offices as requested.
• Clean office areas to include floors, windows, tables, trash cans and other necessary cleaning to maintain a clean and healthy office environment.
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours and lift 50 lbs.
• The Janitor Associate reports directly to the Janitor Supervisor or Facility Manager if no supervisor is present.

• Must have 2 to 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing facility or similar operation in a janitor / custodian capacity.
• Possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment necessary to meet FDA standards for cleanliness and a healthy work environment.
• Must know how to operate multiple cleaning machines such as scrubbers, buffers, polishers and other cleaning equipment necessary to maintain a clean and healthy work environment.
• Must have experience in performing minor facility repairs as necessary to maintain a clean and healthy work environment.

• High School Diploma/Certificate; one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No-cost vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance…