Entry Level Manufacturing Jobs
New grad manufacturing jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or technical coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Saint-Gobain, Applied Materials, and Thermo Fisher Scientific hiring at this level now.
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Work Schedule
10 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location: St. Louis, MO
About the Role
The Manufacturing Coordinator plays a key role in supporting daily manufacturing operations by ensuring materials, equipment, and work areas are ready for execution. This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to maintain production flow, support compliance, and ensure adherence to established processes and cadences within suite and BAM environments.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to ensure material and operational readiness
- Maintain gowning supplies across airlocks and production areas
- Monitor and replenish suite-stocked materials (blue bins)
- Perform routine inventory checks (including hydroxide counts) and update tracking systems
- Ensure all required kits and materials are complete and staged prior to use
- Support movement of buffers and materials across functional work areas
- Inspect cold rooms for expired materials and escalate issues as needed
- Review chain of custody reports and follow up on missing or delayed materials
- Partner with supervisors and technicians to identify and address operational needs
- Monitor production areas and coordinate movement of completed materials
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, including MAL/PAL and core spaces
- Execute end-of-shift cleaning and maintenance tasks
- Perform routine walkthroughs to identify and document facility or process issues
- Ensure training compliance and adherence to standard procedures
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of experience in manufacturing, operations, or coordination roles or related field is required
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Smartsheet or similar systems)
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Good reading comprehension and ability to follow written procedures
- High attention to detail and commitment to following standard processes
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Basic problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment
- Experience in manufacturing, operations, or coordination roles (biopharmaceutical preferred)
- Familiarity with suite-based operations and/or BAM processes
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and compliance mindset
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including gowning requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move materials as needed throughout the day
Work Schedule
10 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location: St. Louis, MO
About the Role
The Manufacturing Coordinator plays a key role in supporting daily manufacturing operations by ensuring materials, equipment, and work areas are ready for execution. This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to maintain production flow, support compliance, and ensure adherence to established processes and cadences within suite and BAM environments.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to ensure material and operational readiness
- Maintain gowning supplies across airlocks and production areas
- Monitor and replenish suite-stocked materials (blue bins)
- Perform routine inventory checks (including hydroxide counts) and update tracking systems
- Ensure all required kits and materials are complete and staged prior to use
- Support movement of buffers and materials across functional work areas
- Inspect cold rooms for expired materials and escalate issues as needed
- Review chain of custody reports and follow up on missing or delayed materials
- Partner with supervisors and technicians to identify and address operational needs
- Monitor production areas and coordinate movement of completed materials
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, including MAL/PAL and core spaces
- Execute end-of-shift cleaning and maintenance tasks
- Perform routine walkthroughs to identify and document facility or process issues
- Ensure training compliance and adherence to standard procedures
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of experience in manufacturing, operations, or coordination roles or related field is required
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Smartsheet or similar systems)
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Good reading comprehension and ability to follow written procedures
- High attention to detail and commitment to following standard processes
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Basic problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment
- Experience in manufacturing, operations, or coordination roles (biopharmaceutical preferred)
- Familiarity with suite-based operations and/or BAM processes
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and compliance mindset
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including gowning requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move materials as needed throughout the day
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Entry Level Manufacturing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level manufacturing job?
Focus on any hands-on experience you have, including internships, vocational training, coursework in production or quality control, or personal projects. Employers hiring at this level look for reliability, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of safety protocols. Certifications like OSHA 10 or forklift training can give you a concrete edge over candidates with no credentials at all.
Which companies hire entry level manufacturings?
Companies hiring entry level manufacturings right now include Saint-Gobain, Applied Materials, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large industrial employers and smaller regional manufacturers that regularly bring on candidates with limited experience to fill production, assembly, and quality roles.
Are there remote entry level manufacturing jobs?
Yes, though most manufacturing roles are on-site by nature. About 5% of entry level manufacturing openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be in production planning, quality documentation, or supply chain coordination rather than floor-based assembly or machine operation.
Are these new grad manufacturing jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad roles that welcome recent graduates and junior candidates. A new grad-friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, counts internships or co-op programs toward that requirement, and does not expect supervisory or advanced technical backgrounds before your first day on the floor.
Which industries hire the most entry level manufacturings?
Entry Level manufacturing roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they operate high-volume production environments that consistently need new workers in assembly, inspection, and materials handling positions.