Job Description
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
As the Red Line Cleaner, you will be responsible for providing cleaning and sanitation of red lines as well as keeping them tidy and fully stocked with consumables and uniforms. This position works out of our Pokeno, Waikato site in our Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain division.
What You’ll Do:
Accountable for ensuring that plant and equipment are kept at high standards of cleanliness at all times in line with quality and plant requirements
Support companywide initiatives to maintain and improve plant cleaning operations to ensure the production environment meets the company Pathogen Management Plan and visual GMP expectations
Actively liaise with manufacturing and production management staff where GMP/ hygiene improvements are required.
Proactively perform cleaning as determined in assigned schedule and set procedures
React to and improve systems based on environmental results
You may be required to work outside of your ordinary hours of work to participate in essential training, team meetings, customer events or trade shows/conferences. These events may take place on an evening and/or weekend.
Quality, Safety and Environmental
Attend regular departmental meetings with relevant manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms.
Meet the requirements of ISO by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures to ensure the Quality objectives of the business are met.
Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimising accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment.
Ensure any PPE provided by the Abbott is worn and maintained.
Report any accidents or incidents within 24 hours through allocated system and notify your manager.
Conduct
Ensure all activities carried out by self and others are in accordance with legislative employment policies, health & safety requirements and global policy.
Promote a standard of excellence for quality and customer focus at Abbott.
Uphold the Abbot Code of Business Conduct.
Live our Abbott Values – Pioneering, Achieving, Caring, Enduring.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Abbott standard operating procedures and policies and always ensure compliance.
Ensure your Company related activities comply with relevant Acts, legal demands and ethical standards.
Timekeeping Compliance: Ensure the timely completion of the timesheet via allocated system.
Compliance & Training Requirements: Completion of all assigned Training to this role by the scheduled due date is mandatory
Requirements:
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent qualification (preferred).
Previous experience in commercial or industrial cleaning (advantageous).
Knowledge of environmental pathogens and hygiene standards (advantageous).
Location
This position is based in Waikato District > Pokeno.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
As the Red Line Cleaner, you will be responsible for providing cleaning and sanitation of red lines as well as keeping them tidy and fully stocked with consumables and uniforms. This position works out of our Pokeno, Waikato site in our Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain division.
What You’ll Do:
Accountable for ensuring that plant and equipment are kept at high standards of cleanliness at all times in line with quality and plant requirements
Support companywide initiatives to maintain and improve plant cleaning operations to ensure the production environment meets the company Pathogen Management Plan and visual GMP expectations
Actively liaise with manufacturing and production management staff where GMP/ hygiene improvements are required.
Proactively perform cleaning as determined in assigned schedule and set procedures
React to and improve systems based on environmental results
You may be required to work outside of your ordinary hours of work to participate in essential training, team meetings, customer events or trade shows/conferences. These events may take place on an evening and/or weekend.
Quality, Safety and Environmental
Attend regular departmental meetings with relevant manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms.
Meet the requirements of ISO by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures to ensure the Quality objectives of the business are met.
Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimising accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment.
Ensure any PPE provided by the Abbott is worn and maintained.
Report any accidents or incidents within 24 hours through allocated system and notify your manager.
Conduct
Ensure all activities carried out by self and others are in accordance with legislative employment policies, health & safety requirements and global policy.
Promote a standard of excellence for quality and customer focus at Abbott.
Uphold the Abbot Code of Business Conduct.
Live our Abbott Values – Pioneering, Achieving, Caring, Enduring.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Abbott standard operating procedures and policies and always ensure compliance.
Ensure your Company related activities comply with relevant Acts, legal demands and ethical standards.
Timekeeping Compliance: Ensure the timely completion of the timesheet via allocated system.
Compliance & Training Requirements: Completion of all assigned Training to this role by the scheduled due date is mandatory
Requirements:
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent qualification (preferred).
Previous experience in commercial or industrial cleaning (advantageous).
Knowledge of environmental pathogens and hygiene standards (advantageous).
Location
This position is based in Waikato District > Pokeno.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Red Line Cleaner - Dryer position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Pokeno offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
