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Packaging Technician
- Aerotek (Allentown, PA)
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Job Title: Packaging Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Packaging Technician in a cleanroom environment. The role involves applying Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and adhering to customer requirements in all areas of responsibility. You will ensure safety regulations are followed, perform manual or automated assembly, manufacturing, filling, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
+ Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in all tasks.
+ Ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
+ Perform manual or automated assembly, manufacturing, filling, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products.
+ Conduct in-process and AQL inspections.
+ Perform computer-related tasks for job sign-in, in-process actions, and data entry.
+ 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 component and drug product counts.
Essential Skills
+ Hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
+ Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with both hands.
+ Working mathematical skills including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
+ Ability to interpret 2D diagrams and batch paperwork.
+ Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ Initiative, commitment follow-through, and adaptability.
+ Ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Must be able to work in Primary, Secondary, Refrigerated (2 to 8°C), and Freezer (-20°C) environments.
+ Physical ability to stand continuously, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, bend frequently, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
+ Must comprehend and execute English work documents, including SOPs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
Why Work Here?
This position offers competitive benefits and a 401k plan once hired on, along with opportunities for professional growth. Employees receive additional compensation for working in challenging environments such as refrigerated or freezer conditions.
Work Environment
The work environment is a clean room setting that requires gowning, and the use of personal protective equipment such as filtering face masks, PAPR, N-95 masks, half-face masks, and safety glasses is mandatory. Candidates must be comfortable working in freezer environments, with additional pay for PAPR/Refrigerator and Freezer duties.
SHIFTS
2nd Shift Packaging Tech 3:15pm-11:15pm $18.70hr
3rd Shift Packaging Tech 11pm-7am Mon - Fri$19.55/hr
*When working in fridge $2 extra for every hour worked, if in freezer $3 extra for every hour worked
$600 Overtime Bonus Incentive for November/December 2025
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire 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 Nov 28, 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.
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