• Packaging Technician

    Aerotek (Allentown, PA)


    Job Title: Packaging Technician** **Job Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Packaging Technician for our 1st Shift from 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM. In this role, you will be responsible for applying Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and customer requirements in all areas. This position requires strict adherence to safety regulations and conducting all activities in a safe and efficient manner. You will be performing manual or automated assembly, manufacturing, filling, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence to specifications and maintaining the highest quality standards. Additional duties include performing in-process and AQL inspections, participating in the start-up and closure of packaging jobs, and cleaning packaging rooms and machinery.

    Responsibilities

    + Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and customer requirements in all areas of responsibility.

    + Comply with all safety regulations and conduct all activities in a safe, efficient manner.

    + Perform manual or automated assembly, manufacturing, filling, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products.

    + Act as the primary performer of in-process and AQL inspections.

    + Participate in the start-up and closure of packaging jobs.

    + Clean packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with SOPs and GMP.

    + Accept or reject in-process clinical supplies and drug products.

    + Perform computer-related tasks for job sign-in, in-process actions, and data entry.

    + Perform counts of components and drug products.

    Essential Skills

    + Assembly

    + GMP

    + Labeling

    + Packaging

    + Quality Inspection

    + Hand-eye coordination and dexterity

    + Attention to detail

    + 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

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to work independently or as part of a team

    + Initiative and adaptability to changing circumstances

    + Ability to accept and learn from feedback

    + 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

    + Must be able to read, comprehend, and execute English work documents, including SOPs, work instructions, knowledge assessments, cGMP, safety procedures

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package and 401k once hired on, providing ample opportunity for growth. This position comes with additional pay for working in specialized environments such as freezers and refrigerators. Join a company that values initiative and offers opportunities for professional development.

    Work Environment

    This role requires working in a clean room environment that necessitates gowning and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must be comfortable working in a freezer environment for up to 80% of their day if needed. Personal Protective Equipment Certification, including filtering face masks, PAPR, N-95 masks, half-face masks, and safety glasses, is required. Employees receive extra compensation for hours worked in refrigerated and freezer conditions.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.70 - $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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

    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.