Machine Operator

Position: Machine Operator

1st: 6am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday)

2nd: 2pm-10:30pm (Monday-Friday)

3rd: 10pm-6:30am (Sunday Night - Friday morning)

Location: West Caldwell, NJ

$22-$24/hour ;
Overtime: $33-$36/hour

We are seeking a Packaging Operator with pharmaceutical packaging experience to join a growing manufacturing team. In this hands‑on role, you will operate packaging and filling equipment, complete production documentation, and help ensure products meet quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork.

• Operate vial filling, packaging, and production equipment

• Set up, clean, and prepare equipment for manufacturing and packaging runs

• Verify equipment is properly calibrated and ready for operation

• Complete batch records, logbooks, and production documentation accurately

• Monitor equipment performance and report any issues to production leadership

• Track and document downtime and production‑related information

• Palletize finished products and move materials as needed

• Communicate production status and quality concerns during shift handoffs

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical packaging experience

• Experience operating packaging, filling, or manufacturing equipment

• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate production documentation

• Basic math, reading, writing, and communication skills

• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing gowning environment

Job Type &

Location:

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

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.

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life…