Job Title: Production Specialist
Job Description

This position is responsible for blending freeze-dried powdered probiotics and batching/processing liquid fermented probiotics. Additionally, the role involves various production tasks necessary for team support.

ResponsibilitiesObtain blend/packaging batch sheets to ensure correct organism carriers and proper equipment are prepared for the day.Verify blending documentation to ensure sample and testing requests are properly routed, labeled, and submitted to QA.Read and execute instructions for running production orders.Assist in inventory control from the production side, ensuring all weights and labels are accurately maintained when handling any container.Clean, sanitize, and perform assigned preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot equipment as necessary.Maintain the 'First In – First Out' practices within the department.Keep the facility clean to ensure it is always ready for tours.Pour pans and pull vacuum on freeze dryers.Clean and sterilize lyophilization pans, harvest and clean freeze dryers, and set up and load products onto freeze dryer shelves.Document parameters relevant to the freeze-drying process and freeze-dried products.Finalize freeze drier procedures by pulling vacuum and initiating the heating process.Prepare slurry evaluations.Take concentrated product samples in an aseptic manner and conduct and document pH readings.Assemble, disassemble, and clean centrifuge and harvest jumper lines.Harvest fermentation vessels, maintain yield volumes, and supervise the loading of freeze dryers.Maintain COP solution concentration and temperature.Assist in the preparation and packaging of finished goods on the Stick Pack line.Complete master batch records.Assist others when needed.Undertake other duties and special projects as required.Essential SkillsExperience in manufacturing processes, food manufacturing, or fermentation.GMP experience.Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.Ability to read, write, and converse in English.Experience in machine operating and production in a cleanroom environment.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in food production, grocery stores, bakeries, manufacturing, cannabis, operator, assembly line, or media prep is helpful.Ability to follow GMP, PPE, and company safety policies.Maintain good attendance and willingness to train.Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage with significant contributions by the employer. Benefit from long and short-term disability insurance at no cost, a tuition reimbursement program, and a free Employee Assistance Program. Enjoy up to 4 weeks of PTO per year, eight paid holidays, and membership in a 401K plan with employer matching after a year of service. Our workplace also includes free parking, coffee, and Thursday breakfast goodies!

Work Environment

The work environment includes exposure to noise and dust, involves heavy lifting, repetitive motion, and requires standing for long periods of time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redmond, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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