Facilities Janitor

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary:

For over 60 years, MeriCal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high-quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 30 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients. At MeriCal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition!

The Opportunity:

The Facilities Janitor performs a variety of janitorial, and facilities cleaning, sanitation and waste management duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.  The primary responsibility is to ensure the facility complies with strict FDA requirements for cleanliness and appearance and will maintain a clean and safe environment for its employees. The JA will work with various departments in the facility to assist and support their needs for janitorial requests. The Janitor Associate reports directly to the Facilities Manager.

What You’ll Do:

• Receiving all components, bulk vitamins, equipment, labels, packaging components, etc. to comply with MeriCal’s SOPs/cGMPs.
• Responsible for cleaning restrooms to be neat and orderly. Records the time and date the cleaning was done on the restroom cleaning log.
• Assures all needed cleaning supplies are available to include restroom supplies.
• Empties trashcans throughout the facility and make sure all the trash lids are in place atop the trash cans.
• Cleans the general and non-production floors by utilizing the floor scrubber, buffer and other cleaning machines necessary to maintain an adequate level of sanitization and housekeeping. (May assist in cleaning production areas as necessary).
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy lunchroom before and after lunch and breaks. Will wipe down the tables, micro-waves, chairs/benches clean and wipe the sinks, empty the trash cans and clean the lunchroom floor.
• Assists Facility Maintenance staff when needed such as maintaining the exterior grounds, trash and debris removal.
• Basic drain cleaning. (removal of drain (P trap) in lunchroom sinks. 
• Toilet seat, paper towel and soap dispenser replacement. Etc.
• Will assist in moving office furniture such as desks, chairs, cabinets and a host of other office types of furniture to other locations as directed by the Facility Manager.
• Must understand how to read, write and speak English to be able to communicate with other department managers and supervisors for their janitorial needs.
• You must be able to follow manufacturing instructions when mixing cleaning and other chemicals necessary to perform, clean and repair functions in the facility.  
• Ability to read and understand SDS, use appropriate PPE as required, and maintain cleaning tools.
• Deep Cleaning Performs were directed following all applicable SOPs. 
• Will maintain inventories on facility and janitorial supplies and will advise the Facility Manager (or Designee) when critical supplies need re-ordering.
• Dry mop through the production department offices as requested.
• Will clean office areas to include floors, windows, tables, trash cans and other necessary cleaning to maintain a clean and healthy office environment.
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours and able to lift 50lbs. 
• The Janitor Associate reports directly to the Janitor Supervisor or Facility Manager if no supervisor is present.

What You’ll Bring: