Manufacturing Support Associate

Aerotek; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Manufacturing Support Associate to aid manufacturing operations in Richmond, VA. Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitation, material handling, and preparing areas for sterilization and packaging, with safety and GMP adherence.

The role operates on day and second shifts in a climate-controlled facility, offering a contract-to-hire pathway and weekly pay with benefits. Training will develop expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and equipment handling.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in production, cleaning, and machine operation.
• 1-2 years of experience in sanitation and GMPs.
• 2-5 years of experience as a material handler.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sanitize solutions and perform regular cleaning of manufacturing areas.
• Replenish manufacturing components, materials, and supplies in processing areas.
• Transport bright stock and finished products according to the manufacturing schedule.
• Perform equipment cleaning and preparation for sterilization.
• Operate sterilizer equipment for filling equipment format parts.
• Clean, set up, and decontaminate material transfer isolator.
• Clean, set up, and operate component processing equipment.
• Clean, set up, and operate terminal sterilizer equipment.
• Clean, set up, and operate weighing and compounding equipment.
• Weigh APIs and excipients according to batch record instructions.
• Compound bulk drug product per standard operating procedures and batch record instructions.
• Clean, set up, and operate packaging equipment.
• Adhere to procedures and policies, conforming to current good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• Attend and participate in daily shift meetings to communicate events and issues to the manufacturing team.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Sanitation and GMPs

Material handling

Forklift operation

RF scanner familiarity

Equipment cleaning

Mechanical inclination

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Support Associate

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Support Associate, you will support manufacturing operations to meet strategic department objectives. You will prepare cleaning and sanitizing solutions, perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of controlled and classified manufacturing areas, and replenish manufacturing components, materials, and supplies. Additionally, you will transport bright stock and finished product to and from staging as required according to the manufacturing schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sanitize solutions and perform regular cleaning of manufacturing areas.
• Replenish manufacturing components, materials, and supplies in processing areas.
• Transport bright stock and finished products according to the manufacturing schedule.
• Perform equipment cleaning and preparation for sterilization.
• Operate sterilizer equipment for filling equipment format parts.
• Clean, set up, and decontaminate material transfer isolator.
• Clean, set up, and operate component processing equipment.
• Clean, set up, and operate terminal sterilizer equipment.
• Clean, set up, and operate weighing and compounding equipment.
• Weigh APIs and excipients according to batch record instructions.
• Compound bulk drug product per standard operating procedures and batch record instructions.
• Clean, set up, and operate packaging equipment.
• Adhere to procedures and policies, conforming to current good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• Attend and participate in daily shift meetings to communicate events and issues to the manufacturing team.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in production, cleaning, and machine operation.
• 1-2 years of experience in sanitation and GMPs.
• 2-5 years of experience as a material handler.
• Experience with forklift operation, assembly, general labor, quality assurance, and machine operating.
• Familiarity with RF scanner, packing, sanitation, packaging, FDA compliance, SOP, laboratory processes, inspection, food safety, aseptic techniques, food manufacturing, and bagging.
• Critical thinking skills to work through complex issues with highly technical and robotic equipment.
• Ability to wear all PPE provided for cleaning and manufacturing.
• Mechanical inclination and CNC experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to a lab, cleanroom, or similar manufacturing processes.
• Experience in quality control in food or chemical manufacturing is advantageous.
• Candidates with extensive training in pharmaceutical manufacturing will be provided.

Why Work Here?

Join a mission-driven organization focused on reducing chronic generic drug shortages and ensuring affordable access to quality medications. Benefit from the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility with a supportive management team eager to train and develop expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Work Environment

The facility is very clean and brand new, resembling an office building more than a traditional manufacturing site. It is climate-controlled with state-of-the-art equipment. Positions are available on both day and second shifts, with a 10% shift differential for the second shift. The workweek is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Management is friendly and dedicated to teaching and training candidates to become experts in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.