Medical Device Packaging Operator

Kelly Services; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science is seeking a Manufacturing / Packaging Technician to support final packaging and GMP manufacturing in a regulated life sciences environment. The role focuses on the PerClot Department, including filling, pouching and packaging, with BioGlue packaging assistance as needed.

The ideal candidate has experience in GMP manufacturing, laboratory operations, or other regulated settings, and is capable of precise batching, documentation, and adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, communication, and teamwork.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform filling, pouching, and packaging in PerClot Department.
• Assist with BioGlue packaging operations as needed.
• Follow GMP and SOPs; maintain training and documentation.
• Adhere to OSHA safety protocols and corporate guidelines.
• Follow SOPs and established manufacturing processes; support regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and report equipment or process issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Science education

Job description

Manufacturing / Packaging Technician – Life Sciences

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

Industry: Medical Device / Life Sciences Manufacturing

Employment Type: Contract, ~3 months

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Kelly Science is seeking a Manufacturing / Packaging Technician to support manufacturing and final packaging operations within a highly regulated medical device environment. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in GMP manufacturing, laboratory operations, medical devices, surgical technology, pharmaceutical production, or another regulated environment.

Position Objective

The Manufacturing / Packaging Technician will perform activities associated with final packaging and manufacturing processes across one or more Operations departments. The role will primarily support the PerClot Department, including filling, pouching, and packaging activities, while assisting with BioGlue packaging as needed.

Part of the manufacturing process involves chemical-reaction batching followed by filling a powder product into its delivery system, requiring strong attention to detail and strict adherence to established procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and/or lead filling, pouching, and packaging activities within the PerClot Department.




• Assist with BioGlue packaging operations as needed.




• Perform manufacturing and processing activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable SOPs.




• Maintain required training and remain compliant with all manufacturing training requirements.




• Strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documentation requirements, and established manufacturing processes.




• Follow all safety protocols and procedures in accordance with OSHA and corporate guidelines.




• Perform processing activities in accordance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements in a highly regulated environment subject to inspections and audits, including FDA, ISO, and MDSAP requirements.




• Meet established performance expectations for accuracy, error rate, attendance, punctuality, communication, and teamwork.




• Safely operate manufacturing machinery and equipment.




• Work with Engineering personnel to identify, report, and assist in diagnosing equipment or process issues.




• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Purchasing/Inventory Services, R&D, IT, Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Sustaining Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Operations Management.




• Support interactions associated with OEM customers, physicians/patients, FDA inspectors, and regulatory auditors as appropriate.




• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.




• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and work effectively in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.




• Strong attention to detail, reliability, communication, and teamwork skills.




• Ability to safely work with manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Preferred:

• Previous GMP experience.




• Laboratory or science-related experience.




• Additional science education or related technical training.




• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.




• Previous experience as a Surgical Technologist/Surgical Tech is highly desirable.




• Experience with batching, filling, packaging, or powder-handling processes is a plus.

Essential Physical Requirements

The position may require extended periods of standing and performing repetitive manufacturing activities. Candidates must be able to perform job-related physical activities including lifting and carrying, standing, bending, pushing/pulling, twisting, sitting, balancing, stooping/crouching, reaching, seeing, hearing, and speaking/communicating.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to apply their manufacturing, laboratory, surgical technology, or regulated-industry experience within a quality-focused life sciences environment.

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.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated 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.