Material Prep Operator

Catalent Pharma Solutions • St. Petersburg, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Prep Operator supports the manufacture of pharmaceutical softgels at Catalent’s on-site facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. The role involves hands-on work with manufacturing technologies and equipment and collaboration with the on-site Product Development team to support new product innovations.

The position works a rotating 12-hour schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST on a two-week cycle: Week 1 is Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 is Wednesday and Thursday. The position is 100% on-site. Work may include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and regularly lift up to 30 lbs. during a 12-hour shift, and access the manufacturing floor.
• No lifting over 44.09 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to push or pull up to 500 kg (approximately 1,100 lbs.).
• Must pass Ishihara Color Vision Screening and achieve 20/30 visual acuity (near and far), with or without corrective lenses.
• Must be able to work in a high-noise manufacturing area with exposure to industrial chemicals, detergents, flammable materials, and potent drug compounds.
• Annual physical required for handling potent compounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience in a GMP-regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Complete material-processing documentation accurately and follow batch records and standard operating procedures.
• Measure, weigh, mix, pull, and stage materials for encapsulation using manual and computerized equipment.
• Deliver materials to production and sanitize receivers and equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow safety policies, including requirements for handling hazardous and DEA materials.
• Immediately report deviations or potential production issues to supervision.
• Cross-train and perform tasks in other production areas as needed based on staffing or workload.
• Assist with updating departmental SOPs when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• WellHub physical wellness program
• 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 and potential for career growth

What This Job Offers

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