Manufacturing Associate - Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:
Manufacturing Associate – Assembler (3rd Shift)

Schedule:
Sunday night – Thursday night, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Compensation: Pay rate: $20.61/hr

Position Overview

Join our Manufacturing Team as a 3rd Shift Assembler and play a critical role in producing high-quality reagent products and diagnostic kits. You will operate automated and manual equipment, ensuring all assemblies meet production and quality standards in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, fill, label, and package products per detailed work instructions and safety protocols.
• Operate a range of manufacturing equipment, including dispensers and automated assembly systems.
• Perform accurate system transactions (SAP, inventory management) to ensure material traceability.
• Maintain production records, contribute to end-of-shift reports, and support effective shift handovers.
• Monitor product quality, participate in root cause investigations, and support corrective actions.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, FDA, QSR, GMP, ISO).
• Support and participate in continuous improvement activities (Lean, 6S).
• Collaborate closely with peers across shifts to achieve daily targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in manufacturing, ideally within a GMP-regulated setting and/or during overnight shifts.
• Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment and familiarity with hand tools, sensors, and industrial controls.
• Proficiency with SAP and Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of LEAN/continuous improvement principles.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a production environment, including repetitive tasks, and wearing PPE as required.
• Reliable attendance required, including weekends and holidays as needed to support business operations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Operate in, on, around, and under fixed equipment and machinery.
• Must have good near visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Ideal Candidate

You have previous 3rd shift experience as a Manufacturing Operator or Assembler and thrive in a high-volume, quality-driven and clean manufacturing environment. You are safety-conscious, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic, mission-driven manufacturing team, we welcome your application.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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