Packaging Technician

Pharmaceutical 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 Pharmaceutical 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

• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and customer requirements in all tasks.
• Comply with all safety regulations and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.
• Perform manual or automated assembly, filling, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct in-process inspections, including AQL checks, and accept or reject clinical supplies and drug products.
• Complete computer-related tasks for job sign-in, data entry, and in-process actions.
• Participate in start-up and closure of packaging jobs.
• Clean packaging rooms and machinery per SOPs and GMP standards.
• Perform accurate component and product counts.
• Interpret 2D diagrams and batch paperwork to ensure proper assembly.
• Work independently or collaboratively 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 (see video: Cleanroom Overview).
• 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.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 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.