Technical Cleaner - Aspen Pharma Group

Fine Chemicals requires the services of a Technical Cleaner for the Site and Facility Department. To qualify for these positions the most suitable candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (Brief Summary):

• All roadways and areas external to buildings, though generally not including grassed or garden areas.
• Remove and sort all solid waste to the solid waste handling area.
• Ensure that production hazardous/non-hazardous waste bins are emptied and returned regularly during the day.
• Ensure redundant reagent glass bottles from Laboratories are removed when the bin is full.
• All refuse to be taken for sorting and compaction or other.

• Assisting with office removals, transfers of files, etc.
• Collection and handling of all waste generated by Production, Laboratories, Warehouses, and Offices.
• Monitoring and cleaning of all tank and drum bunds
• Drumming and movement of waste and treated products from the Solvent Recovery System and Hazardous Aqueous Waste (HAW) treatment plant
• Charging of drummed HAW to HAW tank farm.
• Cleaning of utilities and technical equipment within production areas (ventilation ducting, utilities pipe work, scrubber ducting, and hard-to-reach process pipework)
• Cleaning of production void areas
• Cleaning of production Plant Rooms
• Assist in deep cleaning of production areas and equipment when required (e.g. annual SS vessel internal polishing, deep cleaning of SS flooring, etc.)
• Assist with site material movement where required
• Assist with general audit preparation work where required
• Assist with fire watch duties where required
• Dispensing of Raw Materials in Raw Material Stores

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Experience in cleaning and housekeeping in an industrial environment
• Qualified forklift driver or able to be trained as one
• Knowledge and understanding of chemical products and correct usage
• Must have high safety, health, and hygiene standards
• Must have the ability to be trained and in good health
• Must be able with solvent drum handling, working at heights, and working in confined spaces

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Brief Summary):

• Must be honest and reliable.
• Able to work in a team as well as independently when required.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to work extended hours at short notice if required.
• Must have good etiquette and interpersonal skills