**Job Title: Manufacturing Operator** **Job Description** **Responsibilities** + Ensure the press is clean and properly set up before starting each batch. + Label drums filled with tablets accurately. + Check tablet weights, hardness, and size, and adjust machines as necessary to maintain adherence to instructions and batch documents. + Clean and lubricate presses, and install punches and dies in presses. + Maintain sanitation practices and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). + Conduct friability tests on all products. + Follow all safety and lockout/tagout standard operating procedures (SOPs). + Accomplish all other tasks as assigned. + Support other departments as needed. **Essential Skills** + Knowledge and experience with GMP. + Experience in machine operating and compounding. + Good documentation skills, especially in real-time quality assurance. + Ability to work at a fast pace and in a detailed-oriented manner. + Experience in a well-rounded manufacturing environment, especially in compression and wet granulation processes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in a pharmaceutical, food, or medical device environment regulated by the FDA. + Proficiency in using instruments like hardness testers and thickness gauges. + Strong teamwork skills and the ability to be proactive. **Why Work Here?** This position offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance and available work. Employees will experience a supportive team environment and have the chance to work with innovative processes in the manufacturing of natural supplements. **Work Environment** Work in a pharma-style environment focused on making pills and other natural supplements. The job involves heavy lifting and manual tasks, with frequent checks for quality and uniformity. Cleaning between processes is performed with non-toxic solutions, and all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided. The role requires adherence to metrics and standard operating procedures **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Hayward, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Hayward,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.