Cleaning Associate (2nd shift)

As a Cleaning Associate at Forge in Columbus, Ohio, your responsibilities will include maintaining the cleanliness of various areas throughout our facility. You'll focus on cleaning office spaces, common areas, and restrooms while ensuring that all cleaning supplies are stocked and maintenance needs are reported promptly. This role is essential in creating a tidy and professional environment that supports our mission of providing life-changing gene therapies.

To be a Cleaning Associate at Forge, candidates should have prior experience in commercial housekeeping or custodial work. Additionally, the ability to operate cleaning machines and communicate clearly is vital. Prioritization and organization skills are also necessary, as you will be managing multiple tasks at once in our bustling environment, ensuring everything remains clean and orderly.

The Cleaning Associate position at Forge is a 2nd shift role from 12 PM to 8 PM, which allows for a unique work-life balance. This schedule is designed to ensure that our facility is clean and prepared for the following day, which means you’ll be adjusting your work hours to accommodate our operational needs late into the day.

Cleanliness is critically important at Forge as it directly impacts our ability to develop safe and effective gene therapies. Maintaining a clean environment is not just a responsibility; it's an essential function that supports our goal of ensuring high-quality standards in our AAV manufacturing facility, which ultimately benefits the patients we serve.

The work environment at Forge can vary but typically you'll be exposed to moderate noise levels and may encounter some potentially hazardous materials as part of your cleaning duties. You’ll be active throughout the day, standing, walking, and using various cleaning equipment, all contributing to a dynamic experience in a cutting-edge facility dedicated to gene therapy development.

When answering this question, share specific examples of your past roles in cleaning or custodial work. Highlight types of environments you’ve worked in and any cleaning equipment you’re familiar with. Focus on your attention to detail and how your efforts contributed to a positive work environment.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by describing your approach to prioritization. You might share a strategy, such as assessing the most high-traffic areas or focusing on tasks that directly benefit the work environment. Talk about how prioritizing effectively can improve workplace efficiency.

Use this question to showcase your adaptability. Explain that you value feedback as a tool for improvement and share an instance where constructive criticism led to a better cleaning routine or process. Emphasize open communication and a willingness to learn.

Provide a specific story where you identified a cleaning need or challenge before it was addressed. Discuss the steps you took to resolve it and how your action benefited the environment. This illustrates your initiative and problem-solving skills.

Discuss various cleaning methods you believe are effective, whether it’s using particular products or equipment. This shows your expertise in the field and familiarity with best practices in maintaining sanitary conditions.

Safety is paramount; explain your understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for cleaning chemicals and your commitment to following safety protocols. Talk about how understanding proper handling and disposal protects you and your coworkers.

Share a personal connection or your values surrounding cleanliness. Explain how clean spaces enhance productivity and morale, and how being part of a team that prioritizes health and safety aligns with your work ethic at Forge.

Detail your organization strategies, such as creating checklists or timelines for tasks, depending on the size of the area you’re responsible for. Show that you can balance thoroughness with efficiency to maintain a consistently clean environment.

Interviewers appreciate teamwork skills; emphasize collaboration in past positions. Talk about how you've improved efficiency through teamwork or training others, showcasing both your leadership potential and your cooperative spirit.

Convey your enthusiasm for working with Forge, perhaps by noting the company’s mission and values. Share how you want to contribute to a clean and safe environment in a facility that aims to change lives through gene therapy, aligning your personal goals with the company’s objectives.