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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring a Slitting Machine Operator on First Shift

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Location: West Caldwell, NJ

Shift: 6am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Pay: $25-$27/hour ; Overtime: $37.50-$40.50/hour

Type of Position: Direct Hire (Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.)

Job Description

The Slitting Operator supports pharmaceutical manufacturing operations within a highly regulated clean room environment. This role sets up, operates, and monitors slitting equipment to convert specialty raw materials into finished rolls while strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality standards. The Slitting Operator works closely with Production and Quality Assurance teams to ensure products meet specifications, documentation is accurate, and safety and cleanliness requirements are consistently maintained.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor slitting machinery to convert raw materials into finished rolls according to work orders and product specifications.
• Perform machine setup activities, including material changeovers, adjustments, and alignment to ensure efficient and accurate production.
• Clean and maintain slitting equipment as required to support reliable operation and compliance with clean room and pharmaceutical standards.
• Inspect materials and finished rolls throughout the production process to verify compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Accurately complete production records, batch documentation, labels, and inventory transactions to maintain traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on slitting equipment and promptly report equipment malfunctions or issues to maintenance or supervision.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all safety requirements at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area in accordance with pharmaceutical clean room standards.
• Handle, move, and transport materials safely while maintaining product integrity, correct labelling, and full traceability.
• Operate and monitor automated production, packaging, or processing equipment used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products as needed.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance and Production teams to ensure product quality, adherence to production schedules, and efficient workflow.
• Support general production activities such as packaging, filling, inspection, and packaging line operations when required.

This is a Permanent position based out of Caldwell, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $58240.00/yr.

This is a direct hire position which includes internal benefits, PTO, and Holiday from day one.

This is a fully onsite position in Caldwell,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.