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Pharmacy Shipper / Assistant - Specialty Pharmacy - 5-Week Temporary Assignment - Moncton, NB - Healthcare

Are you looking for a dependable, hands-on role with great daytime hours and a friendly pharmacy team to work with, to wrap up your year? We are currently seeking a motivated Pharmacy Shipper / Assistant to join a supportive, close-knit pharmacy team in Moncton, New Brunswick.

This role offers an immediate start on November 16 for a straightforward estimated 5-week temporary assignment. You will be working alongside an absolutely wonderful Pharmacy Manager and team in a welcoming work environment where your effort is truly valued. If you enjoy an active, routine-driven workday with schedule flexibility, this is a great fit for you.

Have questions or hesitations? Contact Jennifer Andrew at 905-302-6450 or for more details prior to applying.

Advantages
Pharmacy Shipper / Assistant - Specialty Pharmacy - 5-Week Temporary Assignment - Moncton, NB - Healthcare

Competitive pay rate of up to $22/hr for an experienced pharmacy assistant/shipper - IPG talent seeking exposure to a specialty pharmacy setting are more than welcome to apply!

Full-time daytime schedule: core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (paid for 8 hours daily); there is some flex to start 1 hour earlier or end 1 hour later, if needed but the pharmacy manager would prefer that this person works 8am - 4pm

Customizable break structure (e.g., standard 30-minute lunch, or an 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule to include 15-minute breaks as well)

Supportive leadership with an approachable, friendly Pharmacy Manager and a collaborative team culture

Straightforward, active tasks throughout the pharmacy including in the warehouse area - PPE and training provided where required (i.e. toe covers, walk-in coolers)

Weekly pay through Randstad

Responsibilities
Pharmacy Shipper / Assistant - Specialty Pharmacy - 5-Week Temporary Assignment - Moncton, NB - Healthcare

Receive incoming courier shipments of medical coolers (up to 250 boxes daily, weighing approximately 5 to 10 lbs each) and organize them onto pallets

Unpack returned coolers at an efficient pace (targeting roughly 30 coolers per hour), sorting items for sanitization/reuse or disposal

Safely operate a manual pallet jack to stage and transport pallets within the facility

Support pharmacy operations as needed by assisting with gathering and picking medications for filling and verification team, and staging supplies for next-day outbound prescription packing

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Qualifications
Pharmacy Shipper / Assistant - Specialty Pharmacy - 5-Week Temporary Assignment - Moncton, NB - Healthcare

Legally authorized to work full-time hours in Canada required

Pharmacy experience in any setting is strongly preferred (filling focused role - no billing and adjudication experience is required for this particular role) to support medication picking and prep work for fillig and verification team

Ability to comfortably lift 5 to 10 lbs repeatedly and stand, bend, and move actively throughout an 8-hour shift

Reliable work ethic with the ability to maintain steady productivity in a high-volume setting

Willingness and ability to complete a standard criminal background check if selected

Able to provide at least one professional reference for verification by Randstad if you are selected for this assignment

CSA-approved safety shoes area preferred but are optional; protective toe covers are supplied on-site if you are working in the pharmacy warehouse area using a pallet jack (safe use thereof will be trained by on-site staff)

Summary
Pharmacy Shipper / Assistant - Specialty Pharmacy - 5-Week Temporary Assignment - Moncton, NB - Healthcare

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal.

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Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division specializes in permanent and long-term direct-hire contract placements across a variety of healthcare sectors in major centres throughout Canada. We are committed to connecting qualified healthcare professionals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

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✔ Introductory Chat – If your profile is a potential fit, you may be contacted by our team for a 10–15-minute informal conversation to explore alignment with the role.

✔ Assessment & Presentation – For strong matches, we’ll conduct a more in-depth assessment and may present your profile to the client’s hiring team.

✔ Interview Coordination – If selected to move forward, we’ll coordinate interviews and help you prepare.

✔ Offer & Onboarding Support – If offered the role, you’ll be employed directly by our client (temporary support staff may be directly employed by Randstad Canada). We assist with coordination and background checks, and ensure you’re prepared for your first day.

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