Production Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Bonus milestones: 30/90/180 days

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Production Technician to support antigen manufacturing operations in a regulated vaccine production environment in De Soto, KS. This temporary contract role suits someone with 1–2 years of manufacturing or related experience who can contribute to sterile processing and production activities.

The role involves equipment prep, fermentation and antigen processing support, and keeping clean, compliant work areas. Monday–Friday schedule; training provided.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in manufacturing or related field.
• Follows Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform hands-on work.
• Experience in sterile/regulatory environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize, and prepare production equipment using steam and other aseptic or sterilization methods.
• Support upstream and downstream antigen processing activities within vaccine manufacturing.
• Assist with fermentation and processing workflows for bacterial antigens.
• Unbox, handle, stage, and move single-use materials and production supplies throughout warehouse and production areas.
• Prepare equipment, media components, and production areas for manufacturing runs.
• Maintain cleanroom, warehouse, and production areas through routine cleaning, housekeeping, and contamination prevention practices.

Skills

Sterile production

Equipment prep

Fermentation support

GDP documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lifting 25 lbs

Manual handling

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Production Technician to support antigen manufacturing operations in a regulated vaccine production environment in De Soto, KS. This temporary contract opportunity is ideal for someone with 1 to 2 years of manufacturing, production, cleanroom, warehouse, or laboratory support experience who is ready to contribute to critical sterile processing and production activities.

As a Production Technician, you will help prepare equipment, support fermentation and antigen processing workflows, handle production materials, and maintain clean, compliant work areas. This role offers a consistent weekday schedule, hands-on training, supportive team leadership, and the opportunity to build valuable experience in a highly regulated manufacturing setting.

This is a great fit for dependable candidates who take pride in quality, safety, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize, and prepare production equipment using steam and other aseptic or sterilization methods.
• Support upstream and downstream antigen processing activities within vaccine manufacturing.
• Assist with fermentation and processing workflows for bacterial antigens.
• Unbox, handle, stage, and move single-use materials and production supplies throughout warehouse and production areas.
• Prepare equipment, media components, and production areas for manufacturing runs.
• Maintain cleanroom, warehouse, and production areas through routine cleaning, housekeeping, and contamination prevention practices.

Compensation and Benefits

• Job type: Contract/Temporary.
• Location: De Soto, KS.
• Pay: $19 to $20 per hour, with this assignment listed at $20 per hour.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Recruiting/retention bonus: Up to $1,000 total.
• Bonus milestones: $250 at 30 days, $250 at 90 days, and $500 at 180 days.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support antigen manufacturing operations in a sterile, regulated production environment.
• Clean, sterilize, stage, and prepare production equipment and materials.
• Assist with upstream and downstream processing, fermentation support, and production readiness.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant production and warehouse areas.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant manufacturing, production, operations, warehouse, cleanroom, or related experience preferred for this level.
• Ability to follow strict documentation standards, including Good Documentation Practices.
• Strong attention to detail, consistency, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow aseptic procedures and work carefully in sterile or contamination-controlled environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Comfortable performing hands-on, labor-intensive work in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and safely move materials as needed.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to support multiple tasks across production and warehouse areas.
• Reliable attendance and a team-oriented approach to daily work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in vaccine manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech production, cleanroom operations, or sterile processing.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique, sterilization methods, fermentation support, or single-use production materials.
• Experience working in a GMP or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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