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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is hiring a Manufacturing Technician (2nd shift, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM, Mon–Fri) to support pharmaceutical strip manufacturing in a regulated cleanroom environment. This role follows detailed batch records and SOPs and focuses on quality, documentation, and safe operation of production equipment.

• Perform daily equipment and scale performance checks and document results
• Record process start/end times and all process steps accurately in batch records and logbooks
• Weigh raw materials and prepare solution batches per batch record instructions and SOPs
• Clean and sanitize tanks, hoses, fittings, and process equipment after each run
• Start up, monitor, adjust (within defined parameters), and shut down the coating line
• Conduct in-process quality checks (coat weight, moisture, thickness, etc.) and collect samples for testing
• Set up and operate the slitter; package finished slit rolls, label boxes, and complete tally sheets
• Maintain traceability by logging rooms and equipment in/out of process
• Follow gowning, aseptic techniques, GMP, and all site-specific SOPs at all times
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet production and quality goals
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and perform facility cleaning tasks per schedule

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Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, error-free records
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to follow detailed batch records and documentation requirements
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom / controlled environment (gowning, hair nets, gloves, lab coat)
• Basic scientific or laboratory understanding related to manufacturing processes
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills to work with production equipment
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a close-knit production team
• Willingness to work 2nd shift (4:00 PM–12:00 AM, Monday–Friday)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a science-related field
• Experience in pharmaceutical, laboratory, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience with mixing, coating, slitting, or similar production processes
• Familiarity with quality checks like coat weight, moisture, and thickness measurements
• Experience with cleanroom practices, aseptic techniques, and controlled substances
• Preferred: 12 years of manufacturing experience in pharmaceuticals or a related field (as listed by client)
• Preferred: ability to lift up to 75 lbs and willingness to operate or be trained to operate a forklift

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $20.00 per hour (Contract to Hire). Individual offers depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• On successful conversion to permanent status, typical benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
  • Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off (PTO) and other leave benefits
  • Shift differential pay for 2nd shift and performance-based quarterly bonuses

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Work Environment

• Fully onsite role at the Confidential Client’s pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Portage, IN
• Cleanroom-type setting with strict FDA/DEA regulatory controls; products may include controlled substances
• Full gowning and PPE required at all times (hair nets, gloves, lab coats, etc.)
• Emphasis on safety, quality, training, and career progression (opportunities to move into QA, MQA, or lab/office roles)

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Employment Type & Location

• Job type: Contract to Hire; Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Workplace: Fully onsite in Portage, IN (2nd shift: 4:00 PM–12:00 AM, Monday–Friday)

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Notes for Applicants

• Careertakes is assisting the Confidential Client as a third-party recruiter. The Confidential Client makes the final hiring decisions.
• Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities are supported; request details through Careertakes during the process.
• This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws. Specific eligibility and benefits depend on job classification and employment status.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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