Custodian

Job Summary

Responsible for performing general cleaning duties inside and outside of Apotex facilities as assigned.  Areas inside the building include offices, washrooms, Locker change rooms, Production area, Warehouse and Laboratories.  At the Etobicoke site, the buildings include the Engineering Site Office.

Outside the buildings, in winter, operate the snow blower and ice melter spreader, in conjunction with manually keeping the walkways, exits and entrances clear of ice and snow.

Job Responsibilities

1. Offices
   • Clean offices which include dusting and cleaning furniture, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, washing walls and windows. Remove garbage and recycling from the centralized areas.

2. Washrooms
   • Clean washrooms and change rooms and replenish supplies. (soaps, paper  towels, hand cream,  etc.)

3. Warehouse
   • Clean warehouse floors, shelves, walls and where applicable

4. GMP areas (Production, Packaging)
   • Clean the Good manufacturing Practices (GMP) areas, which include washing walls, stairs, ceilings and floors. Replenishing supplies.

5. Cafeteria
   • Clean the cafeteria, including the food preparation area, freezers, coolers and storage areas. Remove Garbage and recycling materials as needed.  Maintain coffee brewers as required.

6. Clean the Laboratory and replenish supplies as required.
7. Clean the Controlled Substances/CT vault and walk in refrigerator.
8. Dispose of all garbage and recycling following proper procedures.
9. Operate various cleaning machines including floor polisher, vacuums and floor scrubbing machines.
10. Operate the compactors and laundry machines.
11. Utilize approved cleaning agents as trained.
12. Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and established safety standards (SWP).
13. Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes
14. Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
15. Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
16. All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education:
  • Grade 12 education.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Required:
    • The ability to lift 50 lbs;
    • Good command of the English language (ability to read, write and understand English);
    • Good oral communication skills;
    • Good interpersonal skills;
    • Physically fit
    • Time management skills to complete assigned tasks.
    • Basic computer skills (using emails, completing online trainings etc.)
• Preferred:
  • Organizational and Priority Skills
• Experience
  • Previous cleaning experience preferred