Manufacturing Technician

ACTalent; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Technician for our Huntington, IN facility. The role focuses on operating production equipment, adhering to GMP and SOPs, and collecting samples for in-process testing.

You will batch, weigh, and blend raw materials to meet customer specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards. This onsite position offers a contract-to-hire pathway, with potential growth as our lab and production environment expand.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience with chemical handling and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and collect samples.
• Perform in-process testing, document results, and ensure quality.
• Batch, weigh, and blend materials per specifications for customer orders.

Skills

Chemical handling

GMP compliance

Compounding

Experience with blending

Material handling

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Technician, where you will play a critical role in our production process. You will be responsible for adhering to detailed manufacturing processes and testing to ensure high-quality product output.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate production equipment, obtain necessary materials, and collect samples.
• Conduct in-process testing, analyze results, and document work.
• Batch, mix, and blend products per specifications for customer orders.
• Measure, weigh, and load raw materials into machines.
• Monitor mixtures for consistency and viscosity.
• Produce sample quantities of products that meet physical and sensory specifications.
• Assist in all aspects of manufacturing development batches.
• Follow manufacturing procedures to process raw materials, intermediate, and finished products.
• Maneuver drums and equipment and lift weights up to 50 lbs.
• Participate in inventory management and material handling.
• Prepare finished product shipments and manage incoming materials.
• Ensure proper storage of excess raw materials in assigned areas.
• Interact with product development, quality control, purchasing, and shipping departments.
• Understand and comply with current SOP, Safety, and GMP requirements.
• Arrange, clean, and maintain storage and work areas as per regulations.
• Provide support for manufacturing areas and assist in manufacturing support.
• Prepare internal lab samples and maintain inventory of retained samples.

Essential Skills

• Chemical handling, mixing, and blending.
• GMP compliance and understanding.
• Compounding and packaging knowledge.
• 1-3 years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Chemical manufacturing experience.
• Experience with blending, mixing, and material handling.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.

Work Environment

This role is based in a new facility with a modern laboratory and production environment. We are building out our team for growth, offering opportunities to work with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies. The work environment requires adherence to safety and regulatory standards, ensuring a clean and organized space.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntington, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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&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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntington,IN.

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.

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.