Manufacturing Cleaning Associate

Edison, NJ
Full Time
Entry Level
Manufacturing Cleaning Associate
Reliance Vitamin LLC
Location: 3775 Park Avenue-Unit 1, Edison, New Jersey | On site
Department: Manufacturing Sanitation | Reports to Manufacturing Manager
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 5:30am – 1:30pm
Employment type: Full time | Hourly, Nonexempt

Pay and benefits

Base pay: $17.00 per hour. Starting pay reflects job-related experience, skills, and qualifications.
Overtime: This position is eligible for overtime pay. Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available based on business needs.
Benefits:  Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); AFLAC supplemental insurance options; life insurance; a 401(k) plan with an employer match; paid time off (PTO); earned sick time; paid holidays; and a $50 monthly company store allowance for dietary supplements.
This position is eligible to participate in the company’s Deep Employee Ownership (DEO) share program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, award and vesting terms, and program documents. The future value of DEO shares is not guaranteed.
Benefits and perks are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, plan or program terms, and legal requirements.

About the role

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing and warehouse environment in our dietary supplement facility. Support production through routine and deep cleaning, washing production parts, and cleaning and organizing manufacturing tooling. Follow sanitation procedures and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) to support product quality and workplace safety.

Essential responsibilities

  • Sweep and mop production floors, warehouse aisles, hallways, and common areas; remove trash and recycling and dispose of them according to procedures.
  • Operate floor scrubbers and other industrial cleaning equipment within training and authorization.
  • Perform scheduled deep cleaning of production rooms, including walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment surfaces, according to approved sanitation and safety procedures.
  • Use general hand tools and approved ladders to access ceiling light covers and other elevated cleaning areas, following training and applicable ladder-safety procedures.
  • Disassemble, clean, and reassemble small production equipment only within training and authorization and according to applicable equipment-safety and energy-control procedures.
  • Wash production parts according to standard operating procedures (SOPs); ensure parts are clean, dry, and stored properly for reuse.
  • Maintain clean wash rooms and an adequate supply of properly labeled cleaning materials.
  • Handle, clean, organize, store, retrieve, and track tooling, including dies, punches, and other components; inspect for cleanliness and damage before returning items to production or storage.
  • Document completed cleaning tasks and promptly report sanitation concerns, damaged tooling, equipment problems, or needed repairs to the supervisor.

Color identification

Identify and distinguish colors used on cleaning tools, chemical identification labels, and equipment or room status markings when required by approved procedures to select the correct items, prevent cross-contamination, and perform cleaning safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Confirm selections using written labels, product names, and other required identifiers; report unclear or conflicting markings before use.

Required qualifications

  • Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, safely within training and authorization.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions, sanitation SOPs, chemical labels, and safety procedures and accurately document completed work.
  • Attention to detail when cleaning production parts, inspecting tooling, labeling supplies, and maintaining organized work areas.
  • Ability to use general hand tools, move pallets with a manual pallet jack, and perform assigned elevated cleaning using approved ladders and safe work methods.
  • Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment while meeting sanitation and safety requirements.

Preferred qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and previous sanitation, manufacturing, or warehouse experience are preferred.

Physical demands and work environment

Work involves lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, repetitive tasks, moving pallets with a manual pallet jack, and using ladders to access elevated cleaning areas. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, including appropriate equipment, assistance, or other effective accommodations.
The role rotates among general cleaning, deep sanitation, tooling handling, and warehouse upkeep in a GMP-regulated facility. Conditions include dust, cleaning chemicals, equipment noise, and hot, cold, or wet areas. Employees must follow applicable safety procedures, chemical-handling instructions and safety data sheets, and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Reliance Vitamin, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees as required by applicable law.

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