Entry Level - Production Cleaning Specialist - Day Shift - Casa Grande, AZ
Abbott
Summary
We are seeking an entry-level Production Cleaning Specialist to support daily maintenance and cleaning activities throughout our facility.
Job description
What You’ll Work On
- Create a spotless, safe environment by cleaning assigned areas using approved sanitation methods that help keep our facility running smoothly.
- Play a key role in food safety by cleaning and sanitizing processing and production equipment to meet our high-quality standards.
- Support world-class production by ensuring all food processing equipment and areas are fully sanitized and ready for operation.
- Use specialized tools and equipment —such as floor scrubbers and scissor lifts—to complete sanitation tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Protect product integrity by preventing cross-contamination of materials, work-in-progress, and food contact surfaces during sanitation procedures.
- Follow established Sanitation SOPs to ensure consistent, reliable cleaning of equipment and the facility.
- Keep the facility operating at its best by removing trash, mopping, cleaning floor drains, and maintaining exterior areas as needed.
- Stay organized and compliant by completing all required sanitation logs and work order documentation accurately.
- Help maintain sanitation equipment including floor scrubbers, vacuums, tools, and other cleaning devices.
- Support other departments when needed, provided training has been completed.
- You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Pay and Shift
- Competitive hourly pay rate
- Schedule: 12-hour Day Shift from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy every other weekend off with a consistent rotating schedule.
- Shift Pattern: Week 1: Wed & Thurs (12 hrs) Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun (12 hrs) Week 3: Wed & Thurs (12 hrs) Week 4: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun (12 hrs)
- This rotation provides predictable time off while maximizing full-time hours.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous cleaning experience
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous cleaning experience (preferred)
- Ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
- Ability to walk for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)
- Ability to perform repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling
- Eligible to work in the United States
Benefits
- Free Medical Coverage (HIP PPO)
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Program
- FreeU Education Benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.