Packaging Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Packaging Technician Job Description This role entails ensuring the proper assembly, labeling, and quality of clinical supplies following batch paperwork. The temporary packaging technician must adhere to standard operating procedures and supervisory instructions to comply with customer specifications and cGMPs. While capable of performing most phases of clinical packaging, the technician may require supervision in certain areas. Responsibilities Review batch paperwork and instructions to understand and perform packaging procedures required for each clinical study. Clean packaging rooms and machinery as needed in a clean room environment. Independently perform manual and automated filling and packaging of blistered and bottled pharmaceutical products while approving labeling and checking quality. Ensure proper labeling and drug placement using various secondary sealing machinery. Accept or reject in-process clinical supplies according to GMP, customer requirements, and SOP standards. Package and assemble both blinded (following a randomization schedule) and open clinical supplies, ensuring proper label placement. Accurately count and prepare packages such as pill bottles and syringe packs to ensure proper packaging. Perform final checks of work in-process and finished products, then pack goods into appropriately labeled containers or boxes. Assist in staging and reconciliation of components. Essential Skills High School Diploma or GED Attention to detail, as mistakes on labels or packaging could have significant consequences. Willingness and ability to work in a cold room as needed for 10 hours a week, with all PPE provided. Willingness and ability to work mandatory overtime as needed. Protective shoes required (steel or composite). Additional Skills & Qualifications Manufacturing or production experience, or at least warehouse experience. Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is ideal. Candidates from fast food or retail backgrounds may be considered if they demonstrate a strong interview performance and proven tenure in previous roles. Why Work Here? Join a world-renowned company known for its outstanding benefits while contributing to the production of life-saving drugs, including those used in cancer research. Work Environment This position is in a pharmaceutical packaging department within a clean room environment, requiring full gown, shoe covers, hairnet, beard net, and safety glasses at all times. All PPE is provided except safety shoes and prescription safety glasses. This role includes time in a cold room environment (35-46 F), with cold weather PPE provided. Shift hours are 1st Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:15 PM (M-F) and 2nd Shift: 2:45 PM - 1:30 AM (M-Th), with mandatory overtime typically involving 5 extra days per month (Fri or Sat and Sundays). Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.25/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 Indianapolis,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 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 Description 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. Company Description 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.

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