Manufacturing Operator - Job DescriptionJoin a dynamic and growing company as a Manufacturing Operator, where you will play a crucial role in producing pharmaceutical products in a regulated GMP environment. You will be responsible for operating, setting up, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with SOPs and Good Documentation Practices. This position offers an opportunity to work in a family-like environment with stable finances and a commitment to professional growth.Responsibilities
- Follow all procedures and policies in the manufacturing facility.
- Read and document the latest versions of the SOPs in the training record.
- Clean, set up, and operate related equipment in the manufacturing facility.
- Produce pharmaceutical products according to cGMP standards.
- Adhere to Good Documentation Practices.
- Coordinate with the Quality Assurance Department for line clearance after major or minor cleaning.
- Collaborate with the Engineering Department or Production Supervisor for equipment/facility breakdowns via appropriate work orders.
- Train new employees and operators from other processing equipment.
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the Production Supervisor.
Essential Skills
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Knowledge of GMP standards.
- Technical skills to troubleshoot problems encountered during manufacturing.
- Ability and willingness to learn to operate pharmaceutical equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High School Graduate or equivalent experience within a pharmaceutical facility.
- Qualified in the operation of oral solids pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
- Basic computer skills, including some understanding of MS Word and Excel.
- Strong communication skills for departmental and inter-departmental coordination.
- Ability to perform basic math, read, write, communicate, and handle stress from time pressure and customer demands.
Work EnvironmentThis position is located in a growing manufacturing department, offering flexible scheduling options. The standard work shift is Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with initial training on the first shift from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM for two weeks. The work environment requires accessibility to all laboratory, manufacturing, and office areas, safe ladder climbing, and wearing required PPR for processing areas. Candidates must have the ability to sit, stand, walk for prolonged periods, and lift up to 100 lbs. The company fosters a family-like atmosphere with a commitment to employee growth and development. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cranbury, NJ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cranbury, NJ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cranbury,NJ.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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.
