Manufacturing Associate

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. Our client is a leading microbiology-focused organization with more than a century of experience providing trusted microbiology products, services, and solutions. With a comprehensive portfolio of instruments, laboratory services, culture media, testing technologies, quality control products, and laboratory consumables, the company supports clinical laboratories, food and beverage laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across a wide range of applications. The company's solutions are designed to support infectious disease diagnosis, food and beverage safety and quality, and the detection and control of microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical manufacturing. With a strong commitment to microbiology, our client helps customers improve diagnostic accuracy, streamline laboratory workflows, maintain quality and compliance, and achieve reliable results through innovative and dependable solutions.

Position: Manufacturing Associate
Location: Lenexa, KS 66215
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Monday to Thursday from 06:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Summary

The Manufacturing Associate/ Packaging Operator is responsible for producing and packaging quality culture media in compliance with established Quality System Regulations (QSR), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and company policies and procedures. This role involves operating packaging machinery, following standard operating procedures, completing production documentation, and maintaining a safe and clean manufacturing environment.

• Operate assigned packaging machinery efficiently and safely to meet production requirements.
• Produce and package culture media according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Follow all written procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable cGMP and QSR requirements.
• Inspect completed work to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications.
• Complete production documentation accurately, promptly, and in accordance with company policies.
• Report deviations, discrepancies, and quality issues to the assigned supervisor or area leadership.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and promptly report equipment malfunctions.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free work area and clean up spills immediately.
• Follow written and verbal instructions in English and communicate effectively with team members.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet departmental production goals and maintain workflow flexibility.
• Maintain expected production output while taking ownership of product quality.
• Arrive on time, maintain reliable attendance, and work scheduled hours, including overtime when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to see and distinguish colors.
• 0 1 year of manufacturing or regulated-environment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques preferred.
• Previous experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to operate machinery safely and follow workplace safety requirements.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.