Manufacturing Associate

Actalent; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent in New Albany, OH is hiring 1st & 3rd Shift Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technicians for full-time, on-site roles. You will help prepare materials, run production equipment, and keep accurate production records to support GMP-compliant operations.

We offer training, a stable team environment, and opportunities for long-term career growth. Shifts run 6:00–6:30, with a 2-2-3 schedule and varying 36–48 hour work weeks; pay ranges from $19.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• Experience operating equipment/machinery/production lines preferred.
• Stable work history with reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Feed raw materials into manufacturing equipment.
• Operate production machinery per procedures.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and notify maintenance.
• Label, stage, and move raw materials and finished products.
• Monitor production processes and equipment performance.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Follow GMP, safety, and company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Support team production goals and quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Reliability

Job description

Now Hiring: 1st & 3rd Shift Manufacturing Technicians

Are you experienced in manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments? We are seeking reliable, detail-oriented individuals to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing company that produces products that improve lives.

Pay

• 1st Shift: $19.00/hour
• 3rd Shift: $20.00/hour

Schedule

• Full-time opportunities available
• 1st and 3rd shift openings.
• Specific Hours: 6am - 6:30pm, or 6pm - 6:30am, 2-2-3 schedule (will alternate between 3 or 4 day work weeks = 36 and 48 hour weeks)

What You'll Do

As a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician, you will play an important role in the production process by ensuring materials are prepared, equipment runs efficiently, and production records are completed accurately.

Responsibilities Include

• Feed raw materials into manufacturing equipment
• Operate production machinery according to established procedures
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and notify maintenance when needed
• Label, stage, and move raw materials and finished products
• Monitor production processes and equipment performance
• Complete required production and quality documentation
• Follow GMP, safety, and company procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Support team production goals and quality standards

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of manufacturing, production, or warehouse experience (may consider other experience from a fast paced, on your feet work environment)
• Experience operating equipment, machinery, production lines, or material handling equipment preferred
• Stable work history with demonstrated reliability

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work in the growing pharmaceutical and biotech industries
• These openings are all due to growth and a major expansion being added on to the facility
• Clean, regulated, and team-oriented work environment
• Training provided
• Long-term career growth opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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&DD 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 New Albany,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.