Cage Washer

SBM Management Services, LP; Savannah (MO); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits packages

Equal opportunity workplace

Job summary

A facilities management company based in Missouri is seeking a Cage Washer to perform routine sanitation duties and maintain a clean working environment. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and up to one year of experience. Key responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment and ensuring proper hygiene standards are met. This role offers a competitive pay of $20.00 per hour with a Monday to Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED with 6 months – 1 year of experience.
• May need valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of Cage Wash Pre-Screening Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties associated with cage sanitation.
• Maintain sanitary conditions of washing rooms and related areas.
• Operate motorized cleaning equipment.

Skills

Ability to read and write in English

Ability to understand spoken English

Basic familiarity with computers

Understanding of GxP principles

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Overview

The Cage Washer will be responsible for safely performing routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation for reuse of the assigned areas including cage maintenance, monitoring equipment for proper functioning and maintaining sanitary conditions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform equipment routine start-up and shut down procedures
• Maintain sanitary conditions of cage washing rooms and other related areas, such as hallways and storage areas
• Perform all duties listed on the daily schedule
• Operate motorized cleaning equipment
• Maintain daily upkeep of assigned area
• Report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Stop at risk behavior of others and self
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Maintain clean work area
• Follow all protocols, company procedures, policies, and rules
• Take direction and respond to supervision
• Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner
• Fill in during staff shortage
• Use proper personal protective equipment
• Present a professional appearance and conduct
• Understand customer service and satisfaction
• Understand reporting systems, and the environment
• Assist in installation of caging and other facility equipment
• Process all waste bedding material using either a vacuum bedding disposal or HEPA filtered bedding disposal unit; wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling waste bedding
• Operate mechanical cage wash units according to department standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions; report all deficiencies immediately to the Supervisor
• Stage cage components into units using appropriate bedding and enrichment material; ensure cage components are excellent working condition and reports and deficits to the Supervisor immediately
• Operate steam autoclaves to sterilize equipment as required; ensure proper sterilization using cycle assurance indicators record all results on the Autoclave Assurance Log; report failures immediately to the Supervisor

Title

Cage Washer

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education And/ Or Experience

High School Diploma / GED with 6 months – 1 year of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

May be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Successful completion of Cage Wash Pre-Screening Assessment required

• Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, staff and respond to basic questions
• Ability to understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with staff in response to routine questions
• Basic familiarity with computers; ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• An understanding of GxP principles is preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must not be overly allergic to animals to affect ability to work with laboratory animals. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Compensation And Shift

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

$20.00 per hour

Benefits

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at: www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM

SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.