2nd Shift Pump Sanitation Technician – Cosmetics Manufacturing

kdc/one; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC-ONE is seeking a Pump Sanitizing Technician I for our Los Angeles area facility. The role focuses on cleaning, sanitizing, maintaining, inspecting, and reassembling pumps and processing equipment to prevent contamination and ensure cGMP and FDA compliance.

The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and able to perform sanitation tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing, sanitation, maintenance, or production environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and basic maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Good attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, inspect, and reassemble pumps, tanks, valves, piping, homogenizers, colloid mills, versators, and other processing and filling equipment.
• Follow approved sanitation procedures and SOPs to ensure equipment cleanliness and product safety.
• Inspect equipment components for wear, damage, cleanliness, and proper functionality prior to reassembly.
• Ensure all equipment is properly sanitized and ready for production use.
• Maintain strict adherence to contamination prevention measures and sanitation protocols.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and minor equipment repairs.
• Report damaged equipment, missing parts, or equipment malfunctions to supervision.
• Assist with maintaining equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Utilize hand tools and basic maintenance techniques to support sanitation and equipment care activities.
• Complete sanitation logs, equipment records, cleaning documentation, and required reports accurately and timely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

KDC-ONE is seeking a Pump Sanitizing Technician I for our Los Angeles area facility. The role focuses on cleaning, sanitizing, maintaining, inspecting, and reassembling pumps and processing equipment to prevent contamination and ensure cGMP and FDA compliance.

The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and able to perform sanitation tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.