• Packaging Technician

    Aerotek (Bethlehem, PA)


    Packaging Technician

    **Location:** Allentown, PA

    Shifts Available:

    + **2nd Shift:** 3:15 PM – 11:15 PM

    + **3rd Shift:** 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

    **Pay:** Competitive base pay + **$2/hour** for PAPR/Refrigerator work and **$3/hour** for Freezer work

     

    About the Role

     

    We are seeking a detail-oriented **Packaging Technician** to join our team in Allentown. This role is critical in ensuring the highest quality standards for pharmaceutical products through precise assembly, packaging, and labeling processes in a cleanroom environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Follow cGMP, SOPs, and customer requirements in all tasks.

    + Comply with safety regulations and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.

    + Assemble, fill, package, and label pharmaceutical products (manual or automated).

    + Perform in-process inspections (including AQL checks) and approve or reject products.

    + Complete computer tasks for sign-in, data entry, and job tracking.

    + Assist with start-up and closure of packaging jobs.

    + Clean packaging rooms and equipment per SOPs and GMP standards.

    + Accurately count components and products.

    + Read and interpret 2D diagrams and batch paperwork for correct assembly.

    + Work independently or as part of a team to meet production goals.

    Requirements

    + Strong **hand-eye coordination** , dexterity, and attention to detail.

    + Ability to perform repetitive tasks with both hands.

    + Working mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages).

    + Ability to read, comprehend, and execute English work documents (SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures).

    + Physical ability to:

    + Stand continuously

    + Lift/carry up to **50 lbs**

    + Bend, squat, and reach above shoulder level

    + Comfortable working in Primary, Secondary, Refrigerated (2–8°C), and Frozen (-20°C) environments (up to 80% of the day in a freezer if needed).

    + Ability to gown and work in a cleanroom environment

    + PPE certification required (including filtering face masks, PAPR, N-95 masks, half-face masks, safety glasses).

    Preferred Qualities

    + Initiative and adaptability to changing circumstances.

    + Ability to accept and learn from feedback, including Corrective or Preventative Actions.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 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.