Abbott
healthcare
Facilities/SupportServicesAssociateHousekeeping
“Facilities/Support Services Associate - Housekeeping at Abbott. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. perform facility cleaning and support required for the manufacturing and research environment. adhere to quality and regulatory requirements (as referenced in GMP's, SOP's, DEA, OSHA, DEP and Abbott standards)”
Industry & Context.
Requires adherence to quality and regulatory requirements (as referenced in GMP's, SOP's, DEA, OSHA, DEP and Abbott standards)., Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work in confined spaces, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling, Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent is required, candidate must complete initial training course provided by LC Housekeeping prior to working in regulated environments at Abbott Lake County site., Must be able to read and comprehend written information to include Corporate Quality Documents, Cross Divisional Operating Procedures &, Safety Guidelines, Departmental Basic Operating Procedures &, Safety Guidelines and Operating Instructions., Must be able to complete accurate and legible written records in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices when documenting work performed, (room attestations, work orders, cleaning logs) auditable by regulatory agencies., Must be able to operate a computer to complete required compliance/technical training, to download daily work instructions to handheld computer and document work performed, then sync back into the CMMS for GMP review and archiving.
What You'll Do.
perform facility cleaning and support required for the manufacturing and research environment
adhere to quality and regulatory requirements (as referenced in GMP's
DEP and Abbott standards)
perform regulated cleaning procedures in production laboratories
manufacturing support laboratories
research laboratories
and common support areas
perform cross contamination cleaning methods in areas that contain radioactive or biohazardous materials or areas that require microbial control
prepare radioactive and biohazard housekeeping equipment for autoclaving or disposal
prepare floor and wall mops for autoclaving used in microbial controlled areas
monitor waste for radioactive contamination and identify biohazardous waste
pick and dispose of cold waste from production laboratories
manufacturing support laboratories
research laboratories
and common support areas
complete GMP documentation attestation logs
operate handheld electronic documentation unit (when applicable) to complete GMP documentation
prepare cleaning solutions based on GMP regulated mixing instructions
perform microbial control cleaning techniques on walls
ceiling and floors based on GMP regulated cleaning frequencies and guidelines
complete preventive maintenance work orders to meet GMP cleaning requirements
operate various types of wet/dry battery and electric equipment
operate various types of electric and battery type walk behind or ride-on floor scrubbers
sweepers and burnishers
perform preventive maintenance on housekeeping equipment such as: battery maintenance
support various recycling programs to include but not limited to: glass
corrugate and plastic by staging and preparing for transportation
operate bailing and compacting equipment
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