Pharmacy Technician - $18.95/hr

Actalent; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Floating holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring Pharmacy Technicians for an onsite Louisville, KY operation. This contract-to-hire role involves filling prescriptions on highly automated lines, reading prescription data, and ensuring accurate labeling.

You will replenish machines, process shipments, and meet hourly line quotas on two shifts. The position requires experience in automated pharmacy environments, familiarity with fill machines, and ability to work rotating Saturdays with a weekday off.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly automated pharmacy or fulfillment environment.
• Familiarity with automated fill machines and replenishing medications in automated systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays, with a rotating weekday off as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescription vials with pills and capsules with accuracy in drug type, dosage, and quantity.
• Handle some liquid medications and ensure proper labeling per prescription requirements.
• Use computer systems to read and interpret prescription information and verify medication details.
• Scan vials and labels to confirm patient, drug, and dosage information before processing.
• Replenish automated fill machines with appropriate drugs to support continuous production.
• Process shipping orders to ensure completed prescriptions are packaged and ready for delivery on time.
• Meet line quotas, operating on lines ranging from ~100–150 vials per hour to faster lines at ~365 vials per hour.

Skills

Automated pharmacy

Fulfillment

Shift flexibility

Saturday work

Tools

Automated fill machines

Job description

Actalent is Currently hiring for "Pharmacy Technicians" in IN

Job Description

• Fill prescription vials with pills and capsules, ensuring accuracy in drug type, dosage, and quantity.
• Handle some liquid medications and ensure they are filled and labeled according to prescription requirements.
• Use computer systems to read and interpret prescription information and verify medication details.
• Scan vials and labels to confirm correct patient, drug, and dosage information prior to final processing.
• Replenish automated fill machines with the appropriate drugs to support continuous, efficient production.
• Process shipping orders to ensure completed prescriptions are packaged and prepared for timely delivery.
• Meet established line quotas, working efficiently on lines that may range from approximately 100150 vials per hour to faster lines at around 365 vials per hour.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a highly automated pharmacy or fulfillment environment.
• Familiarity with automated fill machines and replenishing medications in automated systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays, with a rotating weekday off as scheduled.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced, automated fill pharmacy environment that is highly automated and noncustomer-facing. Two shifts are available. The first shift typically runs Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The second shift typically runs Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mondays are usually the busiest day and often run about 10.5 hours, while other days average around 8.5 hours with a 30-minute lunch. The facility is climate controlled, providing a comfortable indoor work setting. The dress code is casual, and team members may listen to headphones during their shift where appropriate and safe. The work environment emphasizes efficiency and accuracy, with line quotas in place, and offers two paid 15-minute breaks. Once hired on a permanent basis, team members receive benefits such as emergency flexible paid time off, scheduled paid time off, and floating holidays, creating a supportive and balanced workplace.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.95 - $18.95/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 & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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.

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