Manufacturing Associate - 1st Shift - Kitting & Labelling

Manufacturing Associate – 1st Shift – Kitting & Labelling
Job Title: Manufacturing Associate – 1st Shift – Kitting & Labelling
Pay: $26.98 p/h
Location: 8830 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville, MD, USA
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Shift: First Shift
Overtime: Available but not mandatory

Opportunity Overview
Join a manufacturing team responsible for the production, inspection, packaging, and labeling of LAL products in a regulated manufacturing environment. This position will initially focus on kitting and labeling, including packaging and labeling 2–30 mL vials. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and a basic understanding of documentation requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role involves working in a manufacturing facility, including an ISO 5 cleanroom for applicable aseptic manufacturing activities. Employees must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cleanroom requirements, and all applicable safety regulations. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with overtime available but not mandatory. As the role evolves and based on performance, opportunities may become available to advance into higher-level manufacturing positions and/or transition to third shift. Built-in pay increases are available for third-shift work and gown qualification.
 
Responsibilities

• Participate in upstream and downstream aseptic manufacturing of LAL products in an ISO 5 environment, following established SOPs.
• Set up, operate, and maintain production equipment in the LAL Filling and Finishing areas, including cleanroom and finishing equipment.
• Package and label 2–30 mL vials, perform component kitting, and complete final kit packaging of finished goods.
• Perform product inspections, complete inspection proficiency testing, and submit product samples as required.
• Follow GMP and Good Documentation Practices, accurately complete production records, and minimize documentation errors.
• Complete required cleanroom, finishing, aseptic processing, gowning, and environmental monitoring training.
• Learn and qualify on required SAP transactions, including COR2, COR3, COR6, MIGO, MB1A, LB01, and LS26.
• Follow safety policies and participate in safety chats, EPS observations, 6S activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Minimize operator-related PRs and environmental monitoring personnel excursions while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Meet annual personnel utilization and training compliance targets, understand the basic LAL process flow, and perform other duties as assigned.

 
Skills & Qualifications

• At least one year of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of GMP, SOPs, and documentation requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately complete production records and maintain detailed, error-minimized documentation.
• Ability to follow aseptic processing, gowning, and cleanroom procedures.
• Willingness to learn production equipment operation, SAP transactions, product inspection, and component kitting.
• Strong attention to detail when handling products, components, labels, and manufacturing documentation.
• Commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and effective time management.
• Ability to meet training, productivity, and personnel utilization targets.
• Willingness to learn new processes, contribute to continuous improvement, and consider future advancement or third-shift opportunities.

Education & Additional Requirements

• Experience: One year of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) experience preferred.
• Background Check: Seven-year criminal background check.
• Employment Verification: Last three years, based solely on the information provided on the resume at submission.
• Drug Screening: Urine drug test. Required panels vary by work location:
  • Vacaville, CA; Hayward, CA; or Rockland, ME: Phencyclidine, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiates.
  • All other locations: Phencyclidine, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, marijuana, and 6-acetyl morphine.
• Training: Completion of required cleanroom, aseptic processing, gowning, and finishing training.

At Tailored Management, we help people get jobs and take pride in their work, so we better take pride in ours too. Not every company has the opportunity to meaningfully and directly impact individuals in a way that makes their lives tangibly better. To better support our employees, we offer a wide variety of benefit options to support you. We offer:

• Medical Coverage – HDHP, PPO, and Surest plan options
• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 
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