Cleaning Temp

Cambrex

Charles City, Iowa

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cleaning Equipment, Continuous Improvement, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Detail Oriented, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Organizational Skills, Recycling, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Charles City, Iowa
POSTED
9 days ago
Overview:

The Temporary Cleaning Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing environment in accordance with company procedures and cGMP requirements. This position performs routine cleaning and housekeeping duties within manufacturing work centers and control rooms to support safe, efficient operations. This position does not operate manufacturing equipment or perform manufacturing processes but plays a critical role in maintaining production readiness and compliance.

Responsibilities:
  • Clean and sanitize manufacturing work centers, control rooms, and designated production areas according to established procedures.
  • Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and wipe down floors, walls, equipment exteriors, work surfaces, and common touch points.
  • Remove trash, recyclables, and production waste while following proper disposal procedures.
  • Restock cleaning supplies and notify supervision when supplies require replenishment.
  • Maintain clean and organized workspaces to support cGMP compliance and operational excellence.
  • Clean windows, doors, cabinets, desks, chairs, and other facility furnishings within assigned areas.
  • Assist with cleaning during equipment changeovers, shutdowns, or maintenance activities as directed.
  • Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards.
  • Report damaged equipment, facility concerns, or safety hazards to supervision.
  • Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain an organized workplace.
  • Perform other cleaning and housekeeping duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications / Skills::

 

  • Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and quality.
  • Ability to work safely in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, squat, reach, and climb stairs throughout the workday.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Previous industrial, manufacturing, janitorial, or commercial cleaning experience preferred but not required.

 

About the Company

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Cambrex

Cambrex is an innovative life sciences company with a refreshingly human approach. Driven by passion, our pharmaceutical products, expertise and technologies accelerate our customers’ small molecule therapeutics into markets across the world.

With over 35 years of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and manufacturing expertise, a growing team of more than 1,200 experts and a strong presence in the USA and Europe, we are tried and trusted across branded and generic API markets.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
FOUNDED
1981
WEBSITE
http://www.cambrex.com