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Estimated Pay info$17 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Wilson, North Carolina

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Job Description
TITLE:   PACKAGING TECHNICIAN
LOCATION:  WILSON, NC
START DATE:  MARCH 16, 2026
DURATION:  SIX (6+) MONTHS
HOURS WEEK: 10.5 hours per day, 4 day work week (Monday thru Thursday), 
   Totaling 40 hour work week
 
Job Description:
 
The Packaging Technician will efficiently, effectively, and safely clean, set-up, and operate machinery in the packaging area while adhering to applicable cGMPs, SOPs, FDA, and DEA guidelines
 
Primary Responsibilities:
 
  • Follow Master Batch Records for the packaging of controlled, oral solid dose (OSD) and other dosage forms when required.
  • Safely and in compliance with batch records and SOPs, set up, operate, and clean packaging equipment.
  • Perform in-process testing and inspections.
  • Clean and sanitize packaging equipment, parts, components, and rooms.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation. Follow good documentation practices in accordance with GMP.
  • Process labeling and components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc. during packaging processes. 
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime as required
 
Qualifications:
 
  • General ability to perform basic to complex mathematical computations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Understanding of the Metric System of Measurement.
  • Preferred experience in oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceuticals Packaging with Serialization.
 
 
 
Education and Experience Requirements:
 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.  
  • Three or more years pharmaceutical, packaging industry experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, demonstrated mechanical skill, and experience in a similar industry.
 
Physical and Environmental:
 
  • Occasionally move/traverse, ascend/descend step ladders, stairs, and/or platforms.
  • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator).
  • Occasionally, transport materials using manual and power assisted vehicles including manually pushing and pulling drums, totes, boxes, and pallets.
  • Lift and maneuver empty drums weighing up to 40 pounds up to five times per day; push and maneuver drums containing product weighing up to 275 pounds up to five times per day.
  • Must be able to visually inspect tablets and capsules for color consistency, shape, and surface defects as part of GMP requirements.
  • Perform cleaning and assembly/disassembly on production equipment which may require pulling, pushing, or twisting to remove equipment shields, parts, and panels. Equipment and parts may weigh up to 50 pounds. 
  • Ability to work a 10.5-hour per day, 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday), totaling 40 hours per week, with overtime as required
 

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Posting ID: 1289124753 Posted: 2026-10-26 Job Title: Packaging Technician