Slitting Machine Operator

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring a Slitting Machine Operator on First Shift

Please apply now, and if interested, can be set up with an interview and start within a week!

Location: West Caldwell, NJ

Shift: 6am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Pay: $25-$27/hour ; Overtime: $37.50-$40.50/hour

Job Description

• Operated slitting and rewinding equipment to process pharmaceutical films, medical tapes, and transdermal patch materials.

• Set up, adjusted, and monitored machinery to ensure proper tension, alignment, and product specifications.

• Performed in-process quality inspections and measured product dimensions using precision measuring instruments.

• Completed production documentation, batch records, and manufacturing paperwork accurately and in compliance with company procedures.

• Followed cGMP regulations, SOPs, and safety guidelines in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Utilized cutting tools, blades, and machine components to slit materials to customer and production requirements.

• Labeled, packaged, and prepared finished materials for inventory transfer and shipment.

• Maintained a clean and organized work area while supporting continuous improvement and production efficiency initiatives.

• Assisted with troubleshooting equipment issues and minimizing downtime to meet production goals.

Job Requirements

• Small department of three people, so teamwork and dependable attendance are very important.

• Slitting experience is preferred because the role requires strong safety awareness around cutting equipment, blades, machine guarding, and material handling.

• Candidates should be comfortable following written procedures, batch records, SOPs, and safety requirements.

• Basic math skills are needed, including measuring, counting, calculating quantities, and checking work for accuracy.

• Understanding or willingness to learn the metric system is important for measurements and production documentation.

• The work requires attention to detail, good housekeeping, proper labeling, and consistent documentation.

• Reliability is one of the most important success factors because the team is small and each person’s attendance directly affects production coverage.

• While we prefer pharma manufacturing experience, printing press, paper mill or sheet metal cutting machine experience can sometimes translate.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Caldwell, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Caldwell,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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.