Pharmacy Packaging Technician, Warehouse

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Freedom (PA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with shift differential

Paid time off including vacation and sick days

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Fill Center Pharmacy Packaging Technician in Freedom, PA. You'll play a vital role in supporting our pharmacy's operations by assisting in the filling of prescriptions and ensuring overall efficiency and safety.

The role requires effective teamwork, the ability to manage open availability for varying shift times, and compliance with state pharmacy regulations. Join us to develop your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 0 to 6 months of experience required.
• Eligible to obtain pharmacy technician registration.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Remove expired medications according to procedures.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Label bottles and prepackaged items accurately.
• Maintain compliance with company and HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Drug handling protocols

Time-bound fulfillment order process

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Central Fill is a centralized pharmacy operation in Freedom, PA, that supports filling a high-volume of prescriptions for our retail pharmacies with the help of robotics and automation. As a Fill Center Pharmacy Packaging Technician, you’ll be a key part of our collaborative team. You’ll assist in various steps in the process to accurately and efficiently fill prescriptions, supporting Pharmacists, and ensuring that the warehouse pharmacy runs at the highest possible level.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: New hires start at $20.00/hour + $2.00 shift differential for start times at 3:00pm. The shift is a mix of 7am to 330pm AND 3pm to 1130pm shifts. You MUST have open availability to do BOTH shifts.
• Paid Time Off: With 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, 1 personal day, and 6 paid holidays – you will have the time you need to maintain work/life balance.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k with company match – all benefits are active within 30 days of hire for you and your family.
• Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment: We’re not just a team – we’re a community. Whether you are just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find support, flexibility, and a workplace where you can be authentic.
• Career Growth: Develop a fulfilling career, explore advancement opportunities within the same department or carve your path through other departments within Giant Eagle.

Job Requirements

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Certification or Licensing Required: Eligible to obtain registration as pharmacy technician with the applicable state board of pharmacy
• Experience Desired: Experience in drug handling protocols and best practices in a time-bound fulfillment order process
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 10 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Remove out of date and expired medications using proper company procedures.
• Train and mentor new department team members.
• Report errors, omissions and incidents to Pharmacist on duty.
• Perform, under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the direct preparation and filling of a prescription.
• Prepare and fill non-auto counted drugs.
• Label bottles and prepackaged items accurately.
• Replenish canisters with consumables needed for prescription fulfillment.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment in order to ensure that company and government requirements are met.
• Recognize, address and elevate system issues.
• Adhere to all company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Operate semi-automatic cabinet in order to fill customer orders.
• Maintain production rates and meet quality expectations as determined by leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.