Packaging Operator

Packaging Operator

The Packaging Operator fills bottles with chemical products, sets up and operates basic dispensing machinery, and ensures that each product is sealed, labeled, and packaged according to strict handling specifications. This role involves working in a regulated clean room environment, following detailed work instructions, performing basic math, and entering data into computer systems. The position requires strong attention to detail, consistent adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds while supporting an analytical, process-driven production operation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate basic machinery to dispense chemical products into bottles according to established work instructions.
• Fill bottles with chemical reagents and ensure accurate volumes and proper handling at all times.
• Seal bottles and other containers in accordance with handling specifications and quality standards.
• Label bottles and packages accurately, ensuring all required information appears clearly and correctly.
• Package finished products using approved materials and methods to protect product integrity.
• Transfer finished products physically to inventory locations and update inventory status as required.
• Follow detailed written work instructions and standard operating procedures for all production tasks.
• Enter production data accurately into computer systems, including basic use of Word, Excel, and email.
• Perform basic math calculations at a high school level to support accurate filling, counting, and documentation.
• Work in a clean room environment while fully gowned, maintaining cleanliness and contamination control at all times.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the day as part of production and inventory handling.
• Use hand dexterity and fine motor skills for assembly, packaging, and labeling tasks, including work under a microscope when required.
• Adhere to GMP and other regulatory requirements, following strict processes and documentation practices.
• Collaborate with a small team of 56 colleagues, supporting cross-training and rotation through different areas to maximize production.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, identifying and escalating any issues or deviations from specifications.
• Follow all safety procedures, including the use of safety glasses, gloves, and other personal protective equipment.
• Support an analytical, detail-oriented production environment that differs from traditional high-speed manufacturing.
• Participate in cross-training across multiple areas of the production and packaging process to build versatility.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment performing labor-intensive tasks.
• Experience in medical assembly or similar regulated production environments is highly suitable for this role.
• Ability to perform basic math at a high school level to support accurate filling, counting, and documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day as part of production and inventory activities.
• Basic computer skills, including the use of Word, Excel, and email for data entry and communication.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset, with a keen eye for identifying errors or inconsistencies.
• Comfort working in a clean room environment while fully gowned from head to toe.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures consistently.
• Good hand dexterity for precise packaging, labeling, and assembly tasks, including work under a microscope when needed.
• Ability to cross-train and perform multiple tasks across different areas of production.
• Clear and effective English communication skills to understand instructions and document work accurately.
• Reliability and consistency in adhering to GMP and other regulated production practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in medical device or medical assembly environments.
• Prior exposure to GMP practices, particularly in mid-size or larger manufacturing organizations.
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Background in clean room packaging, inventory handling, or analytical production environments.
• Familiarity with microscope-based inspection or small component assembly.
• Willingness to learn new processes and cross-train across multiple production areas.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly regulated, science-driven production environment that focuses on quality, precision, and patient-impacting products. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, cross-training, and continuous learning, allowing you to develop skills across multiple areas of production. You will work with a small, supportive group where your attention to detail and commitment to quality are valued and recognized. The role offers exposure to advanced manufacturing practices, GMP standards, and clean room operations, providing a strong foundation for long-term growth in regulated manufacturing and diagnostics.

Work Environment

The organization develops and manufactures reagents for in vitro diagnostics, supporting product lines in infectious disease, hepatitis, endocrinology, bone and mineral metabolism, cancer, brain injury, cardiac markers, therapeutic drug monitoring, and autoimmunity. You will work closely with a team of approximately 56 individuals in a regulated, GMP-compliant facility. A significant portion of the work takes place in a clean room environment, where you will gown up from head to toe and wear safety glasses, surgical gloves, and a lab coat each day. Clean room time typically accounts for about half of the day, with the remainder spent in adjacent production and packaging areas. The environment is analytical and process-oriented, with strict procedures and documentation requirements, and it differs from traditional high-speed manufacturing. You will use basic machinery, computers, and standard production tools while rotating through different areas as part of a cross-trained team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stillwater, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.50/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 Stillwater, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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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