Packaging Operator

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring Machine Operators on First or Overnight Shifts!

Please apply now, and if interested, can be set up with an interview and start within a week!

Location: West Caldwell, NJ

Shift:

1st Shift: 6am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday)

2nd Shift: 10:30pm-6:30am (Sunday Night-Friday Morning)

Pay: $24/hour ; Overtime: $36/hour (overtime availability on Fridays & Saturdays)

Job Description

The Packaging Operator sets up, operates, and maintains vial filling machines, fabrication equipment, and secondary packaging machinery in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role ensures products are packaged accurately and safely in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), while maintaining detailed documentation and collaborating closely with production and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Oper ate vial filling machines, fabrication machines, and secondary packaging equipment, including labeling systems and semi-automatic packaging machinery, in accordance with established procedures.

• Clean, sanitize, and set up manufacturing and packaging equipment before, during, and after production runs to meet GMP and safety standards.

• Record all required information accurately in logbooks, batch records, and other production documentation in a timely and compliant manner.

• Complete downtime logs accurately and contemporaneously, documenting causes of downtime and actions taken.

• Meet established scrap rate goals by following procedures, monitoring equipment, and promptly addressing issues that may impact yield or quality.

• Ensure all reconciled labeling materials, including pouch stock, inserts, shipper labels, and waste, are properly accounted for and documented.

• Apply knowledge of all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and follow them consistently during all packaging operations.

• Inspect products and packaging components visually to identify defects, labeling errors, or nonconformances and escalate issues as required.

• Use basic tools and equipment safely to perform adjustments, minor maintenance, and setup activities on packaging lines.

• Collaborate with team members and support functions to maintain a safe, efficient, and compliant packaging line.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating vial filling machines, fabrication machines, and secondary packaging equipment, including labeling and semi-automatic packaging systems.

• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and their application in a pharmaceutical production environment.

• Ability to gown for manufacturing and work in a cleanroom or controlled environment.

• Basic reading, writing, and verbal communication skills to follow instructions and complete documentation.

• Basic use of tools and equipment for line setup and minor adjustments.

• Ability to follow SOPs and production instructions consistently and accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on pharmaceutical packaging lines in a cleanroom or controlled environment.

• Familiarity with labeling operations, including pouch stock, inserts, and shipper labels.

• Comfort working on general production and filling lines in a regulated environment.

• Ability to work effectively on a night shift schedule and maintain consistent performance.

• Willingness to learn and apply new SOPs, equipment procedures, and safety practices as needed.

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.

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 Caldwell,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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.