Manufacturing Associate I

Location: Walkersville, MD

Duration: 6-month contract

Pay Rate: $16.95/hr.

*The starting pay rate will be $16.95 and then will go up (15% differential) to $19.49 once starting the 3rd shift schedule*

Schedule

• Initial training on 1st shift: Monday–Friday, 5 days/week, 8 hours/day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• After training: Support 3rd shift operations Monday night through Friday morning, 4 days/week, 10 hours/day
• Individuals will be considered for conversion at a later date
• Candidates will start on 1st shift for training; if they prove to be a good fit, they may be offered 3rd shift roles

Pre-Employment Requirement

• Visual Acuity Test (eye exam) required prior to start

Position Overview

• Support the finishing area, including screening product components and kit assembly
• Prepare packing materials and supplies for finishing activities
• Assist in reviewing paperwork and logbooks for the department

Quality Responsibility

• Maintain quality systems and cGMP compliance for the business
• Ensure all team members comply with processes, procedures, and instructions for all activities in which the team participates

Safety Responsibility

• Comply with all pertinent safety policies, rules, and regulations
• Ensure all team members follow safety rules and regulations

Job Scope

• Work on problems of limited scope
• Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Primarily internal contact
• Work in a fast-paced, safety-oriented team environment

Working Conditions

• Majority of work performed in a laboratory environment
• Scrubs, hairnet, and plant-dedicated shoes required in unclassified areas
• Conditions may include:
• Standing for long periods
• Excessive noise
• Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Repetitive motion
• Confined spaces
• Some weekend and overtime work is mandatory based on business needs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; AS/BS preferred
• Preferred area of study: Science-related discipline
• 0–3 years of experience; prior manufacturing experience preferred
• Proven logic and decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills