Sterile Manufacturing Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Manufacturing Technician in De Soto, KS for a temp-to-hire role supporting sterile manufacturing, packaging, and component staging in a regulated environment focused on product quality, cleanliness, and precise documentation.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in manufacturing or related fields, high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing, production, or related experience.
• Experience following SOPs in a regulated production setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions precisely.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic production or equipment issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Package finished products and prepare materials for sterile processing.
• Stage sterile components, supplies, and materials for manufacturing operations.
• Clean, assemble, prepare, and support sterilization of filling equipment and production areas.
• Operate autoclaves and other production equipment per procedures.
• Disinfect filling rooms, equipment, and support areas following aseptic processing requirements.
• Complete production records accurately per SOPs and Good Documentation Practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Aseptic processing

Written and verbal communication

Documentation practices

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Lift up to 35 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related science

Tools

Autoclave operation experience

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Manufacturing Technician for a temp-to-hire opportunity in De Soto, KS. This role supports sterile manufacturing, packaging, and component staging within a regulated production environment focused on product quality, cleanliness, documentation accuracy, and safety.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food production, laboratory, packaging, or cleanroom manufacturing environments. You will join a collaborative production team where precision, consistency, and teamwork are essential to daily success. The environment offers stable weekday hours, supportive leadership, structured procedures, and the opportunity to build a career in scientific and technical production.

Key Responsibilities

• Package finished products and prepare materials for the next stage of sterile processing.
• Stage sterile components, supplies, and materials needed for manufacturing operations.
• Clean, assemble, prepare, and support sterilization of filling equipment and production areas.
• Operate autoclaves and other production equipment according to established procedures.
• Disinfect filling rooms, equipment, and support areas while following aseptic processing requirements.
• Complete production records accurately while following Standard Operating Procedures, safety standards, and Good Documentation Practices.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $20 per hour.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Overtime is rare and typically voluntary.
• Location: De Soto, KS.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support sterile manufacturing, packaging, component staging, and equipment preparation activities.
• Follow aseptic processing procedures to help maintain product sterility and production quality.
• Complete accurate production documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Identify and communicate potential equipment, process, safety, or documentation issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of experience in manufacturing, production, laboratory operations, packaging, or a related environment.
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures in a regulated production setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic production or equipment issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to work safely and consistently as part of a production team.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related science.
• Experience in an aseptic, sterile, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food production, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with USDA regulations or other regulated production standards.
• Prior experience operating autoclaves or supporting sterile filling operations.

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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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.