Production Technician I - Start your career

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is an international company that collects and fractionates blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapeutic products for use in treating and preventing serious diseases, disorders, and conditions such as Hemophilia, Primary Immune System Deficiencies, and Rh-Sensitization.

About the role

Jumpstart your career in manufacturing with no degree required! With just a high school diploma or GED, you can launch a career offering long-term potential, skill development, and significant earning growth. Our Manufacturing Technician Career Step Plan is designed to help you grow fast:

• Earn up to $50,000 a year ($24/hour) after just 1 year
• Advance to $63,000 a year ($30+/hour) within 18 months as a Manufacturing Technician II

This overnight role (6:00 pm - 6:00 am) provides hands-on experience, builds technical skills, and follows a structured training plan to support your development.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on execution of manual and automated manufacturing operations, including equipment such as centrifuges, processing tanks, ultrafiltration systems, COP cabinets, CIP stations, and equipment assembly
• Handle materials, including requesting, weighing, and addition of chemicals, and suspending solid paste
• Assist with unloading/loading and palletizing product
• Operate a forklift or hand truck upon training and certification
• Transport product from/to production/warehouse/cold storage
• Ensure correct and safe operation of equipment, chemicals, and products
• Maintain the production area in the highest state of readiness
• Participate in continuous improvement teams and implement continuous improvement tools
• Follow safety/EHS requirements, SOPs, cGMP, work rules, and other company policies
• Perform removal of hazardous waste
• Conduct production area and associated equipment recovery activities, such as cleaning rooms, tanks, skids, and miscellaneous equipment
• Ensure all production materials and PPE are present as required
• Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with cGMP and internal requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred
• Flexibility to work extended hours (overtime) and collaborate with multiple departments
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team player and builder
• Self-motivated
• Good math skills and ability to perform calculations per batch record
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office and email (a plus)
• Sufficient technical competence to organize and lead production activities
• Problem-solving skills and results-oriented mindset
• Adaptable to change

Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

• Starting pay: $24/hour (~$50,000/year)
• After 18 months: $30+/hour (~$63,000/year) as a Manufacturing Technician II

Schedule

Overnight shift: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Additional benefits available for qualifying employees