Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Technician Packaging

Job Description

The Packaging Technician plays a key role in supporting visual inspection, secondary packaging, and tertiary packaging activities for parenteral products at various stages of development at a modern manufacturing site in Nashville, TN. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the qualification and start-up of a new aseptic formulation and filling facility, helping to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing operation. The Packaging Technician performs visual inspection and packaging activities in strict compliance with regulatory requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of vials, syringes, IV bags, cream containers, and other parenteral products to identify defects and ensure product quality.
• Carry out secondary and tertiary packaging operations for parenteral products in accordance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Set up and operate packaging equipment, including labelers, cartoning equipment, and serialization stations, ensuring proper configuration and safe operation.
• Document all packaging and inspection activities accurately within batch records, protocols, and other required documentation.
• Ensure packaging operations meet or exceed site safety, quality, and compliance metrics while consistently adhering to site standards and policies.
• Support equipment validation and qualification activities for packaging equipment and associated systems.
• Assist with training activities related to packaging processes, equipment use, and cGMP requirements.
• Help troubleshoot packaging equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Assist Maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and calibration activities related to packaging equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the packaging area, including participation in investigations and implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety guidelines during daily operations.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas within the packaging and inspection environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience working in a pharmaceutical, production, or other regulated environment is preferred.
• Previous experience in visual inspection, sterile packaging, clinical trial packaging, or related manufacturing activities is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed visual inspection of pharmaceutical products such as vials, syringes, IV bags, and cream containers.
• Good documentation skills with the ability to complete batch records and other regulated documents accurately and legibly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with colleagues across functions.
• Good interpersonal skills with a professional, cooperative approach to communication.
• Self-motivated with strong learning agility and the ability to quickly absorb new procedures and technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining compliance with cGMP and SOPs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working in a GMP-regulated, cleanroom or controlled environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general production, packaging, or inspection roles in a regulated setting.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician or similar role in a healthcare or pharmaceutical environment.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and cleanroom practices.
• Experience documenting activities in batch records, protocols, or other regulated documentation systems.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives, investigations, and CAPA processes in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Ability to support equipment validation, qualification, training, and troubleshooting activities.
• Comfort assisting with preventive maintenance and calibration activities for production or packaging equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a new, FDA-regulated medical manufacturing facility that is investing significantly in a two-phase expansion, including a state-of-the-art site adjacent to the current operations. This environment offers dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths, and the chance to contribute to global health. Employees benefit from a culture focused on growth, innovation, and collaboration, with strong support for learning and professional development.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, state-of-the-art medical manufacturing facility in Nashville, TN, operating under FDA regulations and cGMP standards. Work is performed in a GMP-compliant, cleanroom or controlled environment with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and adherence to SOPs. Packaging technicians work with modern equipment such as labelers, cartoning machines, and serialization stations, and are expected to follow all site standards and policies. Multiple shifts are available: 1st shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; 2nd shift runs from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 3rd shift runs from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The facility promotes a professional, well-organized environment designed to support high-quality aseptic formulation, filling, inspection, and packaging operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

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.