Pharmacy Warehouse Associate- Packing Shift

Pharmacy Warehouse Associate- Packing Shift

Philadelphia, United States

Company
CVS Health Corporation
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
60K a year
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
Position: Pharmacy Warehouse Associate- Packing A Shift
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health(R), you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Starting Pay for this role is $17.00 with opportunities to advance in as soon as 6 months (based on your skill-level)! Your career possibilities are endless at CVS Health! This is a full-time position with no direct customer interaction, guaranteed 40 hours per week, and premium pay for consistent weekends, nights and company holidays worked. We offer:
• 10 paid company holidays
• Eligibility to accrue up to 16 paid vacation days within the first year worked
• Competitive health/life/dental/disability/vision insurance
• Up to a 30% employee discount at all CVS Stores
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• 401k matching and more!

Learn about our full benefits offerings at !

CVS Health has an exciting opportunity in Wilkes-Barre, PA for a Warehouse Associate to be a part of our Mail Order Pharmacy team! The Packing/Shipping Technician is essential to ensuring patients receive their medications in a timely manner. As part of the team, you will have an important, uniquely rewarding role putting your skills and experience to work in a closed-door pharmacy setting.

You will make a difference by excelling in a complex, high impact dispensing role and positively impacting the lives of others. You will work alongside a team of talented individuals in a concentrated team effort and under the direct supervision of Lead Technicians and Pharmacy Supervisors. The ideal candidate will possess high levels of reliability, accuracy, professionalism, team orientation, and problem-solving skills.

As a Packing/Shipping colleague working in the pharmacy, you will be responsible for performing the daily functions of packing and shipping prescription orders in accordance with standard operating procedures. In this role, you may also be cross trained in other functions such as operating automated packing machines, as well as automated and manual drug dispensing. This may also include the loading of automated dispensing machines, validation, packaging, and delivery of prescription drug orders.
• * Schedule
• * Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm
• * Our application process is 2 simple steps.
• * 1.Apply online
2.Take your time while completing our Virtual Job Tryout
• * Required Qualifications
• ** Must hold a current, unrestricted license with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician or trainee on Day 1 of employment
• Regular and predictable attendance based on our policy
• The ability to work business required overtime (BROT) when needed
• * Preferred Qualifications
• ** Experience in medical, fulfillment center, warehouse or healthcare environments
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team
• Schedule flexibility for testing support including early starts, late stays and weekend support.
• * Physical Demands:
• ** Ability to remain upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for moving from one work area to another or within the same work area
• Ability to occasionally lift/reach/twist/turn/bend/stoop/walk with up to 40 pounds to move objects
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: viewing a computer screen, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Stooping to a considerable degree and requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; those activities where detailed or important…
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United States

Q How much do entry-level packing jobs pay per hour in the United States in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, entry-level packing and packaging jobs pay $12.67 per hour at the 10th percentile wage as of 2026. Median pay is $16.43 per hour, equivalent to $34,170 annually. Experienced packers earn up to $21.92 per hour at the 90th percentile.
Q What visa is required for international workers to take packing jobs in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-2B visas are available for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs, with a fiscal year 2026 cap of 66,000 visas plus supplemental allocations. Employers must obtain temporary labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129, with approvals valid up to 12 months. Premium processing costs $1,685 and reduces time to 15 calendar days.
Q What education or experience do I need for packing jobs in the United States?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 34% of packers and packagers have less than a high school diploma, and no formal education is required for entry-level roles. Little to no prior work experience is needed, with short-term on-the-job training under 30 days provided by employers. Physical stamina is essential for lifting up to 50 pounds.
Q What documents are needed to apply for and start a packing job in the US?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all new hires must complete Form I-9 within 3 business days, providing documents like a U.S. passport, driver's license plus Social Security card, or birth certificate plus ID. A Social Security Number is required for payroll and taxes. No specific resume is mandated, but employment history helps.
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