Production Support Associate - Full Time

McKesson; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Production Support Associate for our Cheektowaga, NY facility just outside Buffalo. This hands-on role supports pharmacy fulfillment, ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will fill prescriptions, verify medications, scan inventory, replenish automated cells, and follow SOPs and HIPAA guidelines. 1+ year of related experience, basic math, and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 1+ years of related experience.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Visual ability to read screens, labels, and scanners.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescription vials with tablets and capsules using system instructions.
• Pick and verify medications by name, strength, and quantity.
• Replenish automated medication cells with bulk product.
• Use handheld scanners to track inventory and orders.
• Perform basic counting and calculations for prescriptions.
• Pack and label orders for shipment.
• Follow SOPs, HIPAA guidelines, and pharmacy safety standards.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant.
• Identify issues and elevate concerns when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Inventory systems

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Shift: Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10:30pm.

The Production Support Associate helps prepare and ship prescription orders in a fast-paced pharmacy fulfillment center. This role is hands-on and detail-driven, supporting patient safety and accuracy while working with automated systems. It’s a great fit for candidates interested in pharmacy technician support, healthcare operations, or fulfillment work. Our Cheektowaga location is located just outside of Buffalo, New York.

Pay Rate: $18/hr + $1 Shift Differential

Shift: Sunday - Thurs (2pm - 10:30pm)

What You Will Do

• Fill prescription vials with tablets and capsules using system instructions
• Pick and verify medications by name, strength, and quantity
• Replenish automated medication cells with bulk product
• Use handheld scanners to track inventory and orders
• Perform basic counting and calculations for prescriptions
• Pack and label orders for shipment
• Follow SOPs, HIPAA guidelines, and pharmacy safety standards
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant
• Identify issues and elevate concerns when needed

Basic Requirements

• Minimum Education & Typical Experience or Equivalent Combination: Typically requires 1+ years of related experience
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Visual ability to read screens, labels, and scanners

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience in pharmacy, healthcare, warehouse, or fulfillment roles
• Exposure to pharmacy technician or medication handling work
• Comfort using computers, scanners, or inventory systems
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• On-site, climate-controlled pharmacy fulfillment center
• Fast-moving, production-driven setting
• Standing, walking, and repetitive motion throughout the shift
• No travel required

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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