Packaging Operator
7 days ago
Caldwell
Job DescriptionPharmaceutical Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring 1st Shift and Overnight Production Operators to Start ASAP in West Caldwell, NJ Pay: $20-$24/hour; Overtime: $30-$36/hour Shifts Available: 1st Shift: 6am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday) 3rd Shift: 10pm-6:30am (Sunday Night-Friday Morning) Location: West Caldwell, NJ Job Description As a Packaging Operator, you will operate vial filling machines, fabrication machines, and secondary packaging equipment, including labels and semi-automatic packaging machinery. You will be responsible for cleaning and setting up manufacturing and packaging equipment, ensuring all calibration stickers are up to date, and accurately recording documentation in logbooks and batch records. You will also be tasked with palletizing completed work for warehouse transport and maintaining accurate downtime logs. Responsibilities • Operate vial filling machines and secondary packaging equipment., • Clean and set up manufacturing and packaging equipment., • Ensure current calibration stickers are applied., • Record necessary documentation in logbooks and batch records., • Palletize completed work and transport it to the warehouse as necessary., • Complete downtime logs accurately., • Meet established scrap rate goals., • Communicate with IPC Operators and team members on quality, components, and machine performance., • Ensure that all reconciled labeling such as pouch stock, inserts, shipper labels, and waste is properly accounted for. Join a dynamic work environment where your skills will be valued and honed. Enjoy the balance of a structured shift schedule and the opportunity to work in an innovative setting. Contribute to a team that prioritizes quality and precision, with a commitment to continuous improvement and employee development. Work Environment This position operates on the 3rd shift from 10:15 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday. Initial training will occur during the shift you are hired for, with the exception of the first day of GMP/Safety Training, which will take place from 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM. The work setting includes cleanroom conditions, and proper gowning for manufacturing is required. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Caldwell, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Caldwell,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.