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How much do medication packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for medication packaging in Ohio is $16.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $17.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medication packaging?

A Medication Packaging job involves preparing, labeling, and organizing medications for distribution to patients or healthcare facilities. Workers ensure that medications are correctly packaged in the appropriate doses, following safety and regulatory guidelines. This role often requires attention to detail, adherence to strict protocols, and collaboration with pharmacists or healthcare staff. It may take place in pharmacies, hospitals, or manufacturing facilities depending on the employer.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in a medication packaging role?

A typical day in Medication Packaging involves preparing, counting, labeling, and sealing medications according to prescription or bulk order specifications, often while operating or monitoring packaging machinery. You’ll regularly conduct quality checks, maintain accurate records, and restock packaging supplies to meet pharmacy or production schedules. Collaboration with pharmacists, quality assurance teams, and other packaging staff is common to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. While the work environment can be fast-paced and repetitive, many employers offer structured shifts, clear procedures, and ongoing training to support success in the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the medication packaging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Medication Packaging, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a basic understanding of pharmaceutical safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with automated packaging machinery, barcode systems, and inventory management software is commonly required. Dependability, time management, and the ability to follow precise instructions are essential soft skills in this position. These abilities help ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient packaging of medications, which is vital for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Medication Packaging jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Medication Packaging job openings:

Infographic showing various Medication Packaging job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 3% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,817 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

2nd Shift Pharmaceutical Production Technician - 345pm to 1215am Monday - Friday

Safecor Health

Columbus, OH • On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Purpose:
At Safecor Health, our purpose is to help deliver even better care to even more people. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the safe, high-quality delivery of medications to patients in hospitals. Your work in packaging and barcoding services plays a critical role in the healthcare supply chain, ensuring that medications are properly prepared and available when needed most.
Vision:
We strive to be the best partner in solving the most important and complex challenges of supply chain, packaging, logistics, and the delivery of unit-dose medicines. By joining our team, you'll help us push boundaries to provide top-tier solutions that make a real difference in patient care.
Values:
At the heart of everything we do are our core values of Care, Commitment, and Excellence. As a Production Technician, you'll embody these values in your work by showing dedication to the well-being of patients, taking pride in the quality of your work, and consistently striving for excellence in all that you do.
Position Overview:
As a Production Technician, you will be responsible for applying a disciplined approach to packaging and barcoding unit-dose medications in our production facilities. You'll play an essential role in ensuring our hospital customers have access to safe, accurate, and high-quality medications to deliver the best care to their patients.
This includes operating packaging equipment to repackage oral solids into unit-dose formats, filling cups, and syringes as specified, and maintaining the equipment used in daily operations. Your ability to troubleshoot and perform regular maintenance on equipment will be vital to keeping the workflow running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
  • Unit-Dose Packaging: Perform all unit-dose medication packaging, completing daily orders as required.
  • Workstation Maintenance: Ensure that your workstation is stocked with all supplies needed to fulfill services efficiently.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Conduct daily preventative maintenance on packaging equipment, including performing necessary adjustments and troubleshooting.
  • Labeling: Generate accurate packaging labels in accordance with specifications and verification procedures, adhering to standard operating procedures.
  • Compliance: Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP)in line with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and relevant regulatory standards to maintain safety and quality.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in packaging or related field preferred.
  • Experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment, especially in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict regulatory standards.
  • Ability to operate packaging equipment and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • A commitment to quality, safety, and patient care, with a desire to continuously improve processes and outcomes.

Why Join Us?
  • At Safecor Health, you'll be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to delivering on our purpose of helping others through care, commitment, and excellence. Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people who rely on the medications we help deliver.

How We Take Care Of You And Your Family
The meaningful work you do helps our customers support their patients, so we'll work hard to support you.
  • Clean and safe work environment
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Earned sick time (EST)
  • Holiday pay
  • Weekly pay
  • 401k
  • Opportunities for internal promotion
  • Monthly employee appreciation meals