Manufacturing Technician

Kelly Services; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Manufacturing Technician in Hayward, CA to support pharmaceutical and supplement production. You will weigh raw materials, mix, granulate, inspect, and compress tablets, operating machinery to quality standards.

The role requires GMP experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and meticulous batch documentation. Work schedule is 6:00am–4:30pm, 4x10s, somewhere in Hayward, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a GMP environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of metric weights and liquid measurements.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Inspect manufacturing areas and equipment for cleanliness and proper setup before batch processing.
• Follow batch record instructions for correct material types and quantities.
• Weigh materials using calibrated scales to meet specifications.
• Complete batch documentation in compliance with GMP standards.
• Test tablets for hardness and size; adjust machines as necessary.
• Maintain sanitation and adhere to GMP procedures.
• Follow all safety and lockout/tagout SOPs.
• Support other departments as assigned.

Skills

GMP experience

Calibrated scales

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calibrated scales

Job description

Manufacturing Technician

Location: Hayward, California

Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 6:00am – 4:30pm (4x10 shift)

Pay rate: $25 - $27/HR (DOE)

Position Summary

Seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support pharmaceutical and supplement production. The role involves routine tasks such as weighing raw materials, mixing, blending, wet granulation, inspection, and tablet compression. Responsible for operating machines to compress ingredients into tablets, inspecting finished product, and testing for quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect manufacturing areas and equipment for cleanliness and proper setup before batch processing.
• Follow instructions on batch record cards for correct material types and quantities.
• Weigh materials using calibrated scales to meet specified requirements.
• Complete batch documentation in compliance with GMP standards.
• Test tablets for hardness and size; adjust machines as necessary.
• Maintain sanitation practices and adhere to GMP procedures.
• Follow all safety and lockout/tagout SOPs.
• Support other departments as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a GMP environment (preferred).
• Working knowledge of metric weights and liquid measurements.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affineative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.