Gel Prep Operator

Catalent • Saint Petersburg, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gel Prep Operator
Position Summary
Work Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shift from 7 AM to 7 PM EST, operating on a two-week cycle. Week 1 includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 includes Wednesday and Thursday.
100% on-site role in St. Petersburg, FL
Join Catalent’s flagship softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America, located in St. Petersburg, FL, with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. This role offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and career growth in a state-of-the-art, turn-key facility. Your work will directly impact patient lives.
As a Gel Prep Operator, you will contribute to the manufacturing of pharmaceutical softgels, gaining hands-on experience with multiple technologies and equipment. You’ll also collaborate with the on-site Product Development team to support new product innovations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Individual may be required to sit intermittently, stand regularly, walk regularly and consistently lift to 30 pounds for a work period of up to 12-hours. No lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to push and/or pull on average 500 kg (approximately 1,100 pounds).
• Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color (Pass the Ishihara Color Vision Screening) and obtain 20/30 acuity in both far and near vision with or without corrective lenses. For Catalent’s in-house screening, the acceptable score is to identify at least 4 of 6 numbers in the circles.
• Read written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor. Required to operate industrial machinery. Must be able to access manufacturing floor.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience and work in a GMP regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately Completes documentation related to the Gelatin process.
• Measures and weighs, by manual and computerized scales, gelatin and dyes used in gelatin batches.
• Processes gelatin master batches and color conversion per applicable SOP and batch record instructions.
• Operates production equipment as required per applicable SOP.
• Performs work according to safety policies and practices related to the position.
• Handles non-hazardous, hazardous and DEA waste.
• Notifies supervision immediately in the event that there is any deviation from the batch record, SOP or potential production event.
• Cross - training to perform tasks, operate equipment and maintain the necessary documentation in other production departments may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals
• WellHub program to promote physical wellness & Access to Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants
• 152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews & strong potential for career growth within a mission-driven organization
• Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups & Community engagement and green initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED