Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator I

Catalent Pharma Solutions•Kansas City, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator I supports pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by ensuring cGMP compliance, good housekeeping, and maintenance of 5S standards. The role helps keep the facility tour-ready and ensures that people, materials, workflow, cleaning, and zone concepts are maintained. The operator reports needed work orders for processing rooms and equipment to a Senior Pharmaceutical Technician or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead, and develops proficiency in batch records and business-critical equipment while maintaining high quality standards. The operator supports training progress for core group requirements and ensures assigned operational areas run under GMP conditions and applicable SOPs. The role also provides information for core group metrics and efficiency improvements, follows Catalent safety procedures, communicates potential safety concerns, and uses required PPE and gowning. Work takes place in a dynamic manufacturing environment with mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions; duties may range from simple to complex and may require multitasking.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic hand-tools knowledge.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to manage priorities and projects effectively.
Ability to work in a matrix organization.
Ability to wear a PAPR during manufacturing when required and required gowning in GMP manufacturing areas.
Ability to wear steel-toed safety shoes for 8 to 12 hours per shift, depending on shift duration.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

0–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or cGMP manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of equipment processes and frameworks.
Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, MHRA, and DEA guidelines and how to apply them effectively.
Knowledge of solid dosage manufacturing.
Maintains current knowledge of cGMP regulations and regulatory trends related to the role.

Responsibilities

Ensure cGMP compliance and maintain general good housekeeping.
Inform a Senior Pharmaceutical Technician or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead when work orders are needed for processing rooms or equipment within the core group.
Meet and maintain 5S standards and keep the facility tour-ready.
Maintain people, material, workflow, cleaning, and zone concepts.
Learn batch records to support clarity and accuracy in processing.
Keep training current and progressing for core group requirements, with direction from a Senior Pharmaceutical Technician or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead.
Ensure assigned operational areas are processing under GMP conditions and applicable SOPs are strictly followed.
Provide information to support core group metrics and efficiency increases.
Build proficiency with business-critical equipment while maintaining high quality standards.
Follow safety procedures, identify and communicate potential safety concerns, and ensure proper use of PPE.
Wear a PAPR when required and wear required gowning in GMP manufacturing areas.
Perform assigned duties in a dynamic environment with mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.