Production Technician

Valley Staffing; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Staffing in Radford, VA seeks a production associate to assemble lateral flow devices, pouch, bag and package finished kits, verify materials, and label components to ensure completeness.

You will follow SOPs/MBRs, maintain batch records, inspect products, report non-conformances, enter data in Excel, and assist with inventory and equipment operation. PPE is required and overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift upwards of 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime without advanced notice.
• Previous lab or manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble lateral flow devices and diagnostic kits using manual processes and associated equipment
• Perform pouching, bagging, and packaging of finished products
• Pack and label kits accurately, ensuring completeness and correct components
• Verify and utilize raw materials as specified in work orders
• Confirm bottle counts and materials prior to production and packaging
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records (MBRs) throughout production
• Complete and maintain accurate batch records and documentation
• Verify labels and assist with label control processes
• Inspect products and packaging materials during production
• Immediately report non-conformances to supervisor or team lead
• Maintain accountability of product and materials throughout production
• Record scrap/discards daily and document on MBRs or observation logs
• Enter production data into Excel and tracking systems
• Assist with inventory-related counts (e.g., inserts, cards, packaging components)
• Operate production equipment such as pallet wrappers and assembly tools
• Maintain equipment in accordance with SOP requirements
• Ensure proper setup and safe operation of all assigned equipment
• Properly wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., smock, gloves, hairnet, beard cover)
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Support other production areas as needed based on business demands

Skills

Lifting ability

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Assemble lateral flow devices and diagnostic kits using manual processes and associated equipment

• Perform pouching, bagging, and packaging of finished products

• Pack and label kits accurately, ensuring completeness and correct components

• Verify and utilize raw materials as specified in work orders

• Confirm bottle counts and materials prior to production and packaging

• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records (MBRs) throughout production

• Complete and maintain accurate batch records and documentation

• Verify labels and assist with label control processes

• Inspect products and packaging materials during production

• Immediately report non-conformances to supervisor or team lead

• Maintain accountability of product and materials throughout production

• Record scrap/discards daily and document on MBRs or observation logs

• Enter production data into Excel and tracking systems

• Assist with inventory-related counts (e.g., inserts, cards, packaging components)

• Operate production equipment such as pallet wrappers and assembly tools

• Maintain equipment in accordance with SOP requirements

• Ensure proper setup and safe operation of all assigned equipment

• Properly wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., smock, gloves, hairnet, beard cover)

• Follow all safety policies and procedures

• Support other production areas as needed based on business demands

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to lift upwards of 25lbs

• Must be able to work occasional overtime without advanced notice

• Previous lab or manufacturing experience is preferred