Packaging Machine Operator

Job Title: Packaging Operator
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Shift: First Shift
Pay: $20 hour
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The Packaging Technician verifies line clearance, labels and packages finished products, and supports efficient operation of the packaging process in a cGMP environment. This role prepares finished products for order fulfillment, completes documentation for sterilization, and helps maintain high standards of quality, safety, and cleanliness. The position also supports warehousing and logistics activities and contributes to the solid execution of company programs in alignment with company values.

• Verify line clearance of the packaging area before starting any packaging operation to ensure it is free of previous materials and properly set up.
• Label individual finished products and bulk finished products according to established procedures and specifications.
• Final package finished products in associated boxes, ensuring correct inclusion of instructions for use and all required labels.
• Complete all documentation related to packaging, labeling, and sterilization accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
• Prepare finished products for order fulfillment, ensuring correct quantities, labels, and packaging configurations.
• Perform label printing activities for final packaging of finished products, following approved templates and work instructions.
• Support inspection and quality assurance activities by following cGMP requirements and documenting observations as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the packaging and labeling area, including work surfaces, equipment, and materials.
• Follow cleanroom and medical device handling procedures as required by company standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Handle materials, components, and finished goods safely and efficiently, including moving and staging items for packaging.
• Understand and follow the manufacturing and labeling process, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and cGMP guidelines.

Essential Skills:

• Experience working in a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.
• Hands on experience with material handling and packaging operations on a packaging line.
• Proficiency in label printing activities for final packaging of finished products.
• Understanding of manufacturing and labeling processes within a regulated environment.
• Experience in cleanroom or medical device packaging or assembly environments.
• Familiarity with inspection and basic quality assurance practices.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mahwah, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Mahwah,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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