Manufacturing Operator

Scorpion Therapeutics; Baudette (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking Manufacturing Operators at Operator I–III levels to support daily production on the medical manufacturing floor. Responsibilities include handling, setup, operation, and breakdown of equipment, plus strict adherence to GMP and SOPs.

Roles require accurate documentation, attention to detail, and reliable completion of tasks with proper PPE. Opportunities for advancement exist based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks on manufacturing floor.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with consistency and quality.
• Basic communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material handling, setup, operation and breakdown of manufacturing equipment.
• Clean and sanitize equipment parts, tools and work areas per SOPs and GMP.
• Accurately document activities in batch records and SOPs.
• Inspect products during operations to ensure quality standards.
• Follow written and verbal instructions with high accuracy.
• Maintain personal hygiene and wear required PPE.
• Operator II–III: operate independently while adhering to GMP and safety standards.
• Operator III: troubleshoot complex issues and mentor less experienced teammates.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

GMP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Assist with material handling, setup, operation, and breakdown of manufacturing equipment.
• Clean and sanitize equipment parts, tools, and work areas per SOPs and GMP.
• Accurately document activities in batch records and SOPs.
• Inspect products during operations to ensure quality standards.
• Follow written and verbal instructions with high accuracy.
• Maintain personal hygiene and wear required PPE (including hearing protection when applicable).
• (Operator II–III) Operate equipment independently while adhering to GMP and safety standards.
• (Operator III) Troubleshoot complex equipment/process issues and mentor less experienced team members.

Minimum Requirements (All Levels)

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with consistent attention to detail and quality.
• Basic communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork.

Operator I

• 0–2 years relevant experience/training preferred (not required).
• Willingness to learn/grow in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Operator II

• 2–3 years relevant experience in manufacturing/pharmaceutical operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMP and accurate documentation.
• Ability to independently operate moderately complex equipment.

Operator III

• 4–6 years operating pharmaceutical manufacturing/packaging equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, guide others, and make process decisions independently.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and complex equipment handling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Company paid holidays (10); paid time-off; other paid leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Opportunity to advance in company positions.

Shift Schedules

• 1st Shift: Mon–Fri, 7:30am–3:30pm.
• 2nd Shift: Mon–Fri, 3:15pm–11:15pm (additional $1.25/hr shift differential).