Job Title: Manufacturing Support Associate

Job Description

Under the direction of the Manufacturing Lead, support manufacturing operations to meet strategic department objectives. This role may involve significant sanitation responsibilities initially, with the potential to move into a Cleanroom operator role based on skillset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cleaning and sanitizing solutions and perform daily, weekly, monthly cleaning of controlled and classified manufacturing areas.

• Replenish manufacturing components, materials, and supplies in all processing areas.

• Transport bright stock and finished product to and from staging as required according to the manufacturing schedule.

• Conform to current good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices and adhere to all safety regulations.

• Attend and participate in daily shift meetings to communicate events and issues to the manufacturing team.

• Perform other duties as assigned by manufacturing management.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in an Operator role heavy in quality control.

• Experience in Food Manufacturing or Chemical Manufacturing.

• Sanitation/GMPs: 1-2 years.

• Material handling: 2-5 years.

• Mechanically inclined and CNC experience.

• Ability to wear all provided PPE for cleaning and manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a Cleanroom or pharmaceutical facility.

• Critical thinking skills to work through complex issues with equipment.

• Machine Operators with strong tenure and high-level quality control understanding will be considered.

• Forklift operation, assembly, general labor, quality assurance, machine operating, RF scanner, packing, sanitation, FDA compliance, SOP, laboratory, inspection, food safety, aseptic, food manufacturing, bagging.

Why Work Here?

Join a mission-driven organization focused on reducing chronic generic drug shortages and ensuring affordable access to quality medications. Benefit from extensive training in pharmaceutical manufacturing, a supportive and friendly management team, and the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. Be part of a growing team with over 200 associates already hired and an additional 80 planned hires in 2025.

Work Environment

2nd and 3rd shift roles in a very clean and sanitized environment. Full PPE and clothing change required prior to shifts, including Tyvek suits, shoe covers, and hair nets. The facility is brand new, climate-controlled, and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Friendly management committed to teaching and training employees to become experts in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Shift hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Petersburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 29, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.