Skilled - Cleaning Specialist

Cleaning Specialist

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Cleaning Specialist for a company in Rockford, IL. This is a direct hire opportunity on 2nd or 3rd shift.

Cleaning Specialist Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitization of all production equipment tooling, including the disassembly and reassembly of product contact and non-product contact parts as specified by cleaning protocols
• Follow established cleaning procedures for all production equipment tooling to prevent cross-contamination and ensure compliance with hygiene standards
• Follow established policies, procedures, and safety regulations without deviation
• Follow strict safety guidelines, wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safely and effectively use appropriate cleaning agents and chemicals, following specific mixing and usage guidelines
• Mix and prepare cleaning solutions according to safety guidelines
• Use and dispose of cleaning chemicals and other hazardous materials safely and responsibly, in accordance with safety data sheets (SDS)
• Visually inspect cleaned tooling/equipment to ensure the production equipment tooling is free of product debris or residue from previous production run prior to releasing
• Inspect tooling/equipment to identify potential quality issues, damage, or areas needing attention or immediate repair
• Wrap and secure tooling/equipment to maintain 60-day sanitization period while being transported and stored
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities to support operational transparency
• Maintain clean room sanitization through daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning process routines
• Monitor and replenishes clean room inventory and coordinate inventory order requests with the lead/supervisor
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, corporate standards/Quality System (PQS), site policies/procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Communicate regularly and effectively; work cross functionally to ensure communication within the business is always up-to-date and utilizes all available channels
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and report issues to supervisors
• Maintain attention to detail and quality while completing multiple or repetitive tasks and meeting product timelines
• Partner with the Validations department to prepare, execute, and close out validation documentation for tooling and process validation
• Partner with Quality Systems to issue and reconcile company functional department logbooks. (Production, Maintenance, Quality)
• Perform documentation and record review of completed logbooks to ensure compliance with cGMP's and customer requirements
• Ensure all documentation aligns with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and regulatory practices is essential for this role
• Use and effectively navigate company EDMS to obtain controlled documents and training relating to job role
• Read, understand, and communicate information contained in controlled documents
• Complete and attend required annual blood borne pathogen training to stay informed about dangers and safe procedures
• Responsible for the safe and thorough cleaning, disinfection, and removal of blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) from a variety of settings
• Participate in all required PAPR training sessions, medical evaluations, and fit testing to ensure competence and proper function of the equipment
• Follow all required safety protocols, including wearing a PAPR in designated areas or during specific tasks that pose a respiratory hazard
• Prioritize tasks and work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Work effectively with minimal supervision
• Attendance at work is essential
• May require overtime and/or weekend work
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor

Cleaning Specialist Requirements:

• Skills testing requirements met at approved grade level for position
• Basic mathematical skills
• Familiarity with cleaning agents and safety protocols
• 1-2 years of experience in Quality and/or providing support in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to communicate in a way that allows for effective participation in various conversations
• Ability to read various types of standard items addressed to general readers
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions that may be furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems that involve several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Preferred ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Preferred proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial clean room
• Preferred proven experience in a quality role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Preferred ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction
• Preferred ability to display a willingness to…