Manufacturing Associate I - 1st Shift

Aequor; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor in Northborough, MA, is seeking a packaging technician for a contract role through November 2027 with extension potential. The position requires standing and manual packaging, with training in GDP-compliant documentation and ERP systems.

You will operate automated and manual packaging equipment, create batch records, manage materials, and work with cross-functional teams. Local candidates preferred; weekend work rare during launches.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of packaging or equivalent manufacturing experience with GDP.
• Demonstrated basic math and communication skills; basic mechanical skills.
• Experience using Word, Excel, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, changeover, and operate packaging equipment per SOPs and GMPs.
• Document production activities in batch records, log sheets, and electronic batch records.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials; follow supervisor instructions.
• Lift up to 35 lbs and stand for extended periods during manual packaging.
• Collaborate with QA, Materials, Facilities, and cross-functional teams; support launches.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Duration: Contract till Nov 2027 with possibility to extend

Pay Rate: $30/hr on w2.

*Special Working Conditions* Packaging operations require gowning, including a hairnet, beard cover, lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, shoe covers, and task-specific personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE is provided.

Possibility of extension./ References required for top candidates.

Firm start time is 7:00 a.m. Attendance is essential. Occasional overtime may be required, including an early start at 6:00 a.m. or staying as late as 4:30–5:00 p.m. ET.

Weekend work is rare and typically only required during new project launches.

Candidates may be asked whether they are available to assist with launches, including around Thanksgiving.

Local candidates are preferred.

Must Have: High School Diploma or GED required + Minimum of 2+ years of experience working in packaging or an equivalent manufacturing environment with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Demonstrated basic math and communication skills. Basic mechanical skills required.

Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as ERP systems.

Interview Process Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Panel/roundtable interviews will be approximately 30–45 minutes.

Description:

Department Description: The Packaging group, located at the Northborough Operations Center facility, is responsible for labeling and packaging of final drug product vials as finished product for sale and distribution to U.S., European and International markets in support of a global patient population. In the process of performing these functions, Packaging interacts with and receives support from the Quality Assurance, Materials Management, Facilities Engineering, Validation, Metrology and Manufacturing Technical Support groups. In addition, Packaging interacts with outside contractors, vendors, internal auditors and representatives of various Regulatory agencies.

Position Overview with Key Responsibilities: The candidate will interact with auto/manual equipment, set-up, changeover and clean various automated and manual packaging equipment in strict accordance with SOP's, Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety policies/procedures. Document production activities in batch records, log sheets, attachments and/or electronic Batch Records. Maintain sufficient inventory of packaging materials. Follow operational procedures and both written and verbal instructions from the supervisor/Manager. Perform manual packaging on an assembly line. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and move heavy objects (e.g., product vial cages, pallets of packaging materials). Ability to stand for 3 hours while manual packaging. Identify and communicate process deviations to the supervisor.

Keep all training up to date and retrain prior to expiration date. Work with hazardous materials (e.g., Isopropyl Alcohol, Butanone). Work closely with various level manufacturing and support personnel in a dynamic and team-oriented environment. Routinely and safely handle high value product vials in various stages of packaging completion. Use computer-based systems for data collection, data analysis, timecards, e-mail and inventory management. Follow both written and verbal instructions from the supervisor/Manager. Periodically check and maintain flammables cabinet, satellite hazardous waste accumulation station. Optimizes automated packaging equipment for performance.

This is a daytime position with occasional weekend work.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma / GED required

2-10 years working in Packaging and Good Documentation Practices Environment.

Demonstrated basic math skills and communication skills.

Basic mechanical skills.

Experience using Word and Excel as well as ERP systems.

Minimum 2+ years working in a packaging, or equivalent manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 6 years working in a packaging, or equivalent manufacturing environment.

Special Working Conditions Packaging operations require gowning consisting of hairnet, beard cover, lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, shoe covers and task specific personal protective equipment.

Packaging operations require retrieval (and subsequent storage) of product vials from a 2- 8°C cold room.