What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator position at Actalent?
Production Worker – Pharmaceutical Packaging (Quality Packaging Division)
Location: Hicksville, NY
Openings: 4 Positions Available
Shifts & Pay:
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:45 PM | $22/hour
- 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:15 AM | $23/hour
- Note: All new hires must complete a 4-week training on 1st Shift (6:45 AM – 3:30 PM)
About the Role
Join a fast-paced, GMP-regulated pharmaceutical packaging team where your attention to detail and commitment to quality directly impact patient safety and product integrity. This hands-on role ensures packaging accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and weigh finished products to ensure completeness
- Remove defective items and document discarded materials
- Package goods into cartons, carriers, and shippers with required inserts (labels, literature, applicators)
- Clean and maintain packaging machinery during and after operations
- Verify lot codes and expiration dates on all packaging components
- Follow all SOPs, GDP documentation standards, safety policies, and cGMP regulations
Required Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Minimum 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or GMP-regulated production
- Experience operating machinery in a production setting
- Familiarity with packaging workflows and quality assurance procedures
- Strong understanding of GMP and SOP compliance
- Ability to follow written instructions and maintain accurate documentation
Preferred Experience
- Bottling, batching, blending, or compounding
- General labor or production line work
- Inspection and mixing processes
Work Environment & Benefits
- Structured training program
- Supportive team culture
- 45-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks per shift
- Opportunity to grow within a regulated and respected industry
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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 Hicksville,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $22 - $23
