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Job Title: Packaging Operator

Location: Mahwah, NJ

Shift: First Shift

Pay: $20 hour

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The Packaging Technician verifies line clearance, labels and packages finished products, and supports efficient operation of the packaging process in a cGMP environment. This role prepares finished products for order fulfillment, completes documentation for sterilization, and helps maintain high standards of quality, safety, and cleanliness. The position also supports warehousing and logistics activities and contributes to the solid execution of company programs in alignment with company values.

• Verify line clearance of the packaging area before starting any packaging operation to ensure it is free of previous materials and properly set up.
• Label individual finished products and bulk finished products according to established procedures and specifications.
• Final package finished products in associated boxes, ensuring correct inclusion of instructions for use and all required labels.
• Complete all documentation related to packaging, labeling, and sterilization accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
• Prepare finished products for order fulfillment, ensuring correct quantities, labels, and packaging configurations.
• Perform label printing activities for final packaging of finished products, following approved templates and work instructions.
• Support inspection and quality assurance activities by following cGMP requirements and documenting observations as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the packaging and labeling area, including work surfaces, equipment, and materials.
• Follow cleanroom and medical device handling procedures as required by company standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Handle materials, components, and finished goods safely and efficiently, including moving and staging items for packaging.
• Understand and follow the manufacturing and labeling process, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and cGMP guidelines.

Essential Skills:

• Experience working in a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.
• Hands on experience with material handling and packaging operations on a packaging line.
• Proficiency in label printing activities for final packaging of finished products.
• Understanding of manufacturing and labeling processes within a regulated environment.
• Experience in cleanroom or medical device packaging or assembly environments.
• Familiarity with inspection and basic quality assurance practices.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mahwah, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Mahwah,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.