Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Facility Cleaner II - Afternoon Shift

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Hospitality & Consumer Services Janitorial & Cleaning Services
Salary
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Location
Mississauga, Canada
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
At least 1 year of experience in janitorial, custodial, sanitation, housekeeping, environmental services, or related cleaning work. Ability to follow written cleaning and safety procedures. Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing work accurately. Dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working with minimal supervision. Ability to accurately complete required cleaning records and documentation. Basic computer skills and the ability to learn electronic systems used for training and documentation. Effective communication skills in English. Experience That Is Helpful — But Not Required Previous cleaning or sanitation experience in any of the following environments is a plus: Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing Food processing or food manufacturing Hospitals or healthcare facilities Cleanrooms or controlled environments Industrial or manufacturing facilities Other regulated environments
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.

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Role Summary

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The Facility Cleaner cleans and sanitizes areas throughout a manufacturing facility and warehouse while following established GMP, safety, and cleaning procedures. The role also handles facility service requests, supplies, waste, and cleaning records.

What You'll Do

  • Clean and sanitize production, laboratory, warehouse, office, washroom, and common areas.
  • Perform routine and periodic cleaning, including dusting, window cleaning, fixture polishing, floor stripping and waxing, and cleaning...
  • Collect and dispose of waste and recycling, including assisting with safe disposal of dust-collection waste.
  • Respond to facility service requests and restock and monitor cleaning and facility supplies.
  • Complete cleaning records and report potential safety hazards while following established procedures.

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Qualifications

Required: high school diploma or equivalent; at least 1 year of related cleaning experience; ability to follow written cleaning and safety procedures, complete records accurately, and learn electronic documentation systems; attention to detail, dependability, self-motivation, and effective communication skills in English.

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year of experience in janitorial, custodial, sanitation, housekeeping, environmental services, or related cleaning work.
  • Ability to follow written cleaning and safety procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing work accurately.
  • Dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to accurately complete required cleaning records and documentation.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn electronic systems used for training and documentation.
  • Effective communication skills in English.

Preferred

  • Cleaning or sanitation experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing or food manufacturing, hospitals...

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

Starting Wage: $20.00 hr

Monday thru Friday

3:00 pm to 11:00 pm


Summary:  

As a Facility Cleaner you will ensure common areas of the manufacturing facility and warehouse utilized daily are cleaned and sanitized within Good Manufacturing Practices. 

 

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes


Join our team as a Facility Cleaner and help maintain the clean, safe, and high-quality environment that supports our manufacturing operations.

We're looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in their work. You'll clean and sanitize areas throughout our facility while following established safety and cleaning procedures.


Previous pharmaceutical or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience is not required. We will provide training on our procedures, GMP requirements, and documentation standards.


If you have experience in janitorial services, commercial cleaning, housekeeping, hospital/environmental services, manufacturing sanitation, food processing, or a similar environment, we encourage you to apply.


What You'll Do


As a Facility Cleaner, you will:

  • Clean and sanitize production, laboratory, warehouse, office, washroom, and common areas according to established procedures.
  • Perform routine cleaning activities, including dusting, window cleaning, and polishing fixtures.
  • Collect and dispose of waste and recycling according to established procedures.
  • Respond to cleaning, waste disposal, moving, and other facility service requests.
  • Complete required cleaning records accurately and on time.
  • Restock paper products, soap, production garments, and other facility supplies.
  • Monitor and maintain cleaning and sanitation supplies.
  • Perform periodic cleaning projects, including stripping and waxing floors and cleaning air diffusers and exhaust grills.
  • Assist with the safe disposal of waste from dust collection systems.
  • Identify and report potential safety hazards.
  • Follow established safety, sanitation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Work independently while collaborating with other members of the facility team.

What We're Looking For


Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year of experience in janitorial, custodial, sanitation, housekeeping, environmental services, or related cleaning work.
  • Ability to follow written cleaning and safety procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing work accurately.
  • Dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to accurately complete required cleaning records and documentation.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn electronic systems used for training and documentation.
  • Effective communication skills in English.

Experience That Is Helpful — But Not Required


Previous cleaning or sanitation experience in any of the following environments is a plus:

  • Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Food processing or food manufacturing
  • Hospitals or healthcare facilities
  • Cleanrooms or controlled environments
  • Industrial or manufacturing facilities
  • Other regulated environments

Never worked in a GMP environment? That's okay. We will train the right candidate on our GMP requirements, procedures, and documentation practices.


Physical Requirements

This is an active position that requires the ability to:

  • Stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Periodically stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and reach while performing cleaning activities.
  • Lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
  • Work in areas that may include exposure to dust, noise, bright lights, fumes, or odors.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Depending on the work area, PPE may include safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coats, gloves, hair coverings, beard coverings, safety aprons, and respirators.



Why Your Work Matters

Our Facility Cleaning team helps maintain the clean, safe, and compliant environment required to support our manufacturing operations. The work you do each day helps our teams operate safely and effectively while supporting the products we manufacture for our customers and patients.


If you're reliable, take pride in doing quality work, and have professional cleaning or sanitation experience, we'd like to hear from you — even if you've never worked in pharmaceutical manufacturing before.. 

Compensation

The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $36,608.00–$54,550.00.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.