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Material Prep Operator

Catalent Pharma
Saint Petersburg, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2025
Material Prep Operator Position Summary Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually. St. Petersburg is our primary softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. The featured RP Scherer softgel technology is a proven oral drug delivery solution to enhance bioavailability of poorly soluble Rx and OTC drug candidates. Non-gelatin based OptiShell® and Vegicaps® capsules expand the range of molecules into softgel, ideal for challenging fill formulation. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation. The Material Prep Operator under supervision, prepare, blends and mixes batches of material by operating blending equipment and completing batch paperwork according to Standard Operating Procedures and applying current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The Material Prep Operator supports providing a cGMP compliant manufacturing process and continuously improve the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment at Catalent St. Petersburg. Create a workplace that is safe, clean, environmentally friendly, employee friendly, highly productive, efficient and of sufficient capacity to support the forecasted demand as predicted by Catalent Pharma Solutions. Rotating 12 hour shifts 7:00pm-7:00am Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee. The position is 100% on-site at our St. Petersburg, FL location. The Role Accurately completes documentation related to the Material process. Measures and weighs, by manual and computerized scales, ingredients used in material batches. Operates equipment to mixes material batches. Pulls and stages material for encapsulation process. Delivers material to encapsulation. Washes, inspects and sanitizes material receivers and equipment. Performs work according to safety policies and practices related to the position. Handles non-hazardous, hazardous and DEA materials and/or wastes. Maintains a clean work area. Notifies Supervision immediately if 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. Depending on shift staffing level and/or the workload, an operator could be assigned to perform tasks in an area different than her/his primary position/business unit. Update SOPs for assigned department as needed Other duties as assigned. The Candidate High School diploma or equivalent required. Previous manufacturing experience and work in a GMP regulated industry preferred. 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). Annual potent compound physical required. 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. Why You Should Join Catalent Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one! WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness. 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment. Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Diverse, inclusive culture. Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I. Community engagement and green initiatives. Dynamic, fast-paced work environment. Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives. Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

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