Packaging Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Packaging Technician

Job Description

The Packaging Technician assembles, labels, and inspects supplies to ensure they meet strict standards. This temporary role supports multiple phases packaging, including manual and automated operations. The position plays a key role in preparing accurately labeled product and boxes.

Responsibilities

• Package and label products
• Perform manual and automated filling and packaging of bottled products independently while monitoring and verifying labeling accuracy
• Operate sealing and packaging machinery to ensure proper labeling, placement, and secure closure of containers.
• Perform final checks of in-process work and finished products to verify quality, completeness, and labeling accuracy before packing.
• Pack finished goods into appropriately labeled containers and boxes for storage or shipment.
• Follow all standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety guidelines consistently.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail, especially for labels and packaging
• Clear and legible handwriting suitable for documentation and labeling in a regulated environment.
• Comfort working on production and assembly lines in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or production experience, particularly in a goal-oriented environment, is preferred.
• Warehouse experience, including picking, packing, and inventory work, is beneficial.
• Experience with material handling in a production or manufacturing setting is beneficial.
• Candidates from fast food or retail backgrounds may be considered if they demonstrate strong work ethic, reliability, and stable work history.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers outstanding benefits and recognizes the importance of quality and safety in every step of the process. You will work in a professional, well-structured environment with clear procedures, strong support from cross-functional teams, and opportunities to build valuable experience in manufacturing and packaging.

Work Environment

This role is based in a packaging department within a clean room environment.

The position offers a second shift from 2:45 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with frequent additional work on Fridays from about 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Overtime is currently mandatory, typically in 6-hour increments, and may include 4–5 extra days per month (Friday or Saturday depending on shift and occasional Sundays), subject to production needs. The role requires periodic work in a cold room environment (approximately 35–46&degree;F), with appropriate cold-weather personal protective equipment provided; all hours worked in the cold room receive an additional hourly premium.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.25/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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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.

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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.