Posted July 29, 2026
Operator
System One
Caldwell, NJ, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Fabrication Machine Operator (Pharmaceutical) Location: West Caldwell, New Jersey Type: Contract Compensation: $20 - $24/Hour (based on shift and experience) Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: Mon-Fri 1st shift: 6:15 AM - 2:30 PM 2nd shift: 2:15 PM -10:30PM 3rd Shift: 10:15 PM - 6:30 AM
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate vial filling machines, fabrication machines, and/or secondary packaging equipment including labels and semi-automatic packaging equipment..
- Meet established scrap rate goals.
- Clean and set up manufacturing/packaging equipment.
- Assure appropriate calibration stickers are current.
- Record all necessary documentation in appropriate logbooks and batch records.
- Communicate with IPC Operator and Supervisor on all issues concerning quality, components, and machine performance.
- Palletize completed work and transport to warehouse as necessary.
- Complete downtime log accurately and contemporaneously.
- Assure that all reconciled labeling; e.g. pouch stock, inserts, shipper labels and waste is properly accounted for.
- Communicate mechanical issues and other Production information with incoming and outgoing shifts.
- Knowledgeable of all appropriate SOP’s and their practical application.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to successfully pass a respirator fit test to wear periodically
- Prior Pharma packaging experience required
- Ability to be gowned for manufacturing – wear safety glasses, hearing protection, full face/half mask respirator, latex gloves, Tyvek suit
- Must possess good manual dexterity and visual acuity, basic reading, writing, verbal and math skills
- Must be able to lift and move 25-49lbs throughout shift
- High School Diploma or equivalent
