Packaging Technician

Job Title: Packaging Technician

Job Description

Packaging Technicians support the safe, accurate, and compliant packaging of pharmaceutical and clinical products in a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated packaging, labeling, filling, and assembly of pharmaceutical or clinical supply products in accordance with SOPs and cGMP standards.
• Operate, clean, and set up packaging and labeling equipment following established procedures and documentation requirements.
• Complete in-process inspections and quality checks, including verification of counts, weights, labeling accuracy, and product appearance.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including room logs, equipment logs, batch records, and inventory counts.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety policies, and cleanliness standards to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Perform cycle counts and component reconciliation to ensure accuracy and accountability of materials and finished products.
• Support room and equipment cleaning and sanitization in compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Use computer systems for job sign-in, data entry, and tracking in-process actions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and other departments to support inspections, audits, and production goals.
• Report deviations, quality concerns, or safety issues to leadership.

Essential Skills

• Hand-eye coordination, dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks with both hands.
• Working mathematical skills for counting, adding, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
• Ability to interpret 2D Diagrams and batch paperwork to ensure proper assembly of clinical supplies.
• Ability to meet physical requirements with little or no exceptions or assistance.
• Capability to work independently or as part of a team in the completion of assigned tasks.
• Initiative, follow-through on commitments, and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Ability to accept and learn from feedback, especially related to Corrective or Preventative Actions.
• Ability to work in Primary, Secondary, Refrigerated (2 to 8° C), and freezer (-20° C) environments.
• Ability to stand continuously, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, bend frequently, squat, and reach above shoulder-level.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and execute the content of English work documents, including SOP’s, work instructions, knowledge assessments (KA’s), cGMP, safety procedures, etc.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Personal Protective Equipment Certification (PPE) including but not limited to filtering face masks, PAPR, N-95 masks, half face masks, and safety glasses is required.

Work Environment

This position requires working in a clean room environment that necessitates gowning. Candidates must be comfortable working in a freezer environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including filtering face masks, PAPR, N-95 masks, half face masks, and safety glasses. The role offers shift options with varying hours, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.55/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.