Packaging Operator

Job Title: Packaging Operator Job Description

As a Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for operating vial filling machines, fabrication machines, and secondary packaging equipment, including labels and semi-automatic packaging equipment. Your role will involve cleaning and setting up manufacturing and packaging equipment, ensuring that calibration stickers are up to date, and recording all necessary documentation in logbooks and batch records. You will also be responsible for palletizing completed work and transporting it to the warehouse as needed, as well as accurately completing downtime logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate vial filling machines, fabrication machines, and secondary packaging equipment.

• Clean and set up manufacturing/packaging equipment.

• Ensure calibration stickers are current.

• Record necessary documentation in logbooks and batch records.

• Palletize completed work and transport to warehouse.

• Complete downtime logs accurately.

• Meet established scrap rate goals.

• Communicate with IPC Operator on quality, components, and machine performance.

• Account for reconciled labeling, such as pouchstock, inserts, and shipper labels.

• Communicate mechanical and production issues with shifts.

• Apply knowledge of SOPs practically.

Essential Skills

• Experience in packaging, production, and GMP.

• Ability to operate vial filling and fabrication machines.

• Proficiency in labeling and semi-automatic packaging equipment.

• Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical packaging experience.

• Basic reading, writing, verbal, and mathematical skills.

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Ability to stand for the majority of the day.

• Capability to lift or move 25-49 pounds.

• Ability to gown for manufacturing.

• Basic use of tools and equipment.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you can thrive in a supportive work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced machinery and gain valuable experience in the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Our company values continuous learning and offers training to ensure your success on the job.

Work Environment

This position is for the 3rd shift, running from 10:15 pm to 6:15 am from Sunday night to Friday morning. Training will occur on your designated shift except for the first day of GMP/Safety Training, which takes place from 7:45 am to 3:00 pm. The work environment includes standing for extended periods and handling materials in a cleanroom setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Caldwell, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Caldwell, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Caldwell,NJ.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.