Manufacturing Operator

TekWissen • Detroit, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands. This position involves routine exposure to chemicals and raw animal tissues as part of daily operations. Work environment includes exposure to strong odors associated with animal-origin materials and processing chemicals.

Requirements

• Ability to operate vacuum dryers and related manufacturing equipment.
• Basic equipment inspection and troubleshooting skills.
• Cleaning and sanitization knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling raw materials and finished products.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks safely.
• Knowledge of SOPs, GDP, batch records, and workplace safety procedures.
• Attention to detail for inspecting finished products and identifying defects or deviations.
• Teamwork and communication skills to support production operations.
• Ability to work in an environment involving exposure to chemicals, strong odors, and animal-origin materials.
• Ability to follow PPE and safety requirements consistently.

Responsibilities

• Set up and load material into vacuum dryers.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and basic equipment checks while documenting all activities accurately.
• Operate pallet jacks to move raw materials and finished products.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), GDP, batch records, and safety guidelines.
• Inspect finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth production flow and timely completion of processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hair nets, and beard nets (where applicable).
• Use additional PPE as required for specific tasks, which may include Tyvek suits or lab coats, face shields, and protective gloves.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed