GMP Cleaning Operator – Pharma Manufacturing

Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Cleaning Operator to perform cleaning and sanitation across the manufacturing facility, ensuring GMP compliance and adherence to SOPs and safety standards.

This individual will prepare and use cleaning agents, maintain records, support sanitation projects, and assist other departments while upholding cleanliness and regulatory requirements in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing practices preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Understanding of cleaning and sanitation principles.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and sanitizing agents.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety requirements and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of manufacturing rooms, equipment, floors, walls, ceilings, corridors, and other designated facility areas.
• Execute cleaning activities according to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cleaning schedules.
• Ensure manufacturing and support areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and GMP-compliant condition.
• Safely handle, prepare, and use cleaning agents and sanitation chemicals in accordance with approved procedures.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain cleaning tools and equipment.
• Perform cleaning and sanitization of ancillary items and manufacturing accessories required for production activities, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.
• Complete cleaning records, logbooks, and related documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards throughout assigned areas.
• Follow all GMP, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Wear and properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Report facility, equipment, safety, and housekeeping concerns to the supervisor.
• Support special cleaning activities, sanitation projects, and facility shutdown cleanings as assigned.
• Assist other departments with cleaning-related activities when required.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and replenish gowning supplies in the gowning rooms to ensure compliance with GMP requirements and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Procedures & SOPs

Cleaning & sanitation

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Documentation accuracy

PPE usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Cleaning Operator to perform cleaning and sanitation across the manufacturing facility, ensuring GMP compliance and adherence to SOPs and safety standards.

This individual will prepare and use cleaning agents, maintain records, support sanitation projects, and assist other departments while upholding cleanliness and regulatory requirements in a GMP environment.