Filling Technician

Catalent Pharma Solutions; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

8 paid holidays

Benefits from day one of employment

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Greenville, NC is seeking a Filling Technician who will perform filling and packaging activities in accordance with batch docs, SOPs, and cGMP.

The role requires setup, operation, changeovers, cleaning, in‑process checks, and documentation with minimal supervision, focusing on safety, quality, and compliance. This is an onsite Monday–Friday position. 100% onsite in Greenville, NC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in pharma manufacturing or packaging.
• Experience in regulated environments with batch records and logbooks.
• Hands-on experience with filling and packaging equipment following detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform filling and packaging activities per batch docs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Set up, operate, change over, clean, and maintain packaging equipment.
• Support various packaging technologies as needed by business.
• Recognize abnormal conditions and escalate issues impacting safety, quality, or production.
• Complete in-process checks, inspections, testing, and equipment verifications.
• Verify product and packaging attributes and support Right‑First‑Time execution.
• Keep work area clean, organized and inspection-ready; stop work if needed.
• Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, inventory, and forms per cGMP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe packaging operations.
• Report equipment issues, material shortages, or process barriers promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation practices

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Reading batch records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Filling equipment

Packaging equipment

Job description

Catalent’s Greenville, North Carolina site is a major oral solid dose development and manufacturing campus, delivering end‑to‑end, turnkey solutions from formulation development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. The site specializes in oral solid dosage forms, supported by integrated formulation expertise, comprehensive analytical services, and scalable manufacturing capabilities designed to support both commercial products and potent or targeted therapies, including orphan drugs. Backed by more than $100 million in recent investments, the Greenville operation features fit‑for‑scale infrastructure, potent handling capabilities, and a strong regulatory track record, making it a critical part of Catalent’s global network for advancing complex oral drug programs from development to market.

Position Summary

The Filling Technician is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of pharmaceutical filling and packaging activities. The position supports commercial, development, scale‑up, and Clinical Trial Material (CTM) packaging and filling operations in accordance with approved batch documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and cGMP requirements.

The Technician performs equipment setup and operation, changeovers, in-process checks, cleaning, material handling, and documentation with minimal supervision. The role requires technical aptitude, attention to detail, sound judgment, and accountability for assigned activities.

Shift: Monday‑ Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Greenville, NC
100% Onsite

The Role

• Perform filling and packaging activities in accordance with approved batch documentation, SOPs, and work instructions

• Set up, operate, change over, clean, and maintain assigned packaging equipment and support line clearance and equipment readiness activities

• Support various packaging and filling technologies and operations as required by business needs

• Recognize abnormal equipment or process conditions and promptly communicate issues that may affect safety, quality, compliance, or production

• Perform required in-process checks, inspections, testing, and equipment verifications in accordance with established requirements

• Verify product and packaging attributes, identify and segregate unacceptable product or components, and support Right‑First‑Time execution

• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, organized, and inspection‑ready condition; Stop work and elevate conditions that may compromise product quality, safety, or compliance

• Accurately complete and verify batch records, logbooks, inventory transactions, forms, and other required documentation in compliance with cGMP and data integrity requirements, ensuring the accuracy of materials, components, quantities, identification, and status information, and promptly reporting any discrepancies, errors, or questionable entries to the appropriate Team Lead or Supervisor

• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to support safe and efficient packaging operations

• Communicate equipment issues, material shortages, process abnormalities, and execution barriers in a timely manner

• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with at least five years of pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging experience in an oral solid dosage facility

• Experience working in a regulated environment with strong documentation practices, including batch records and logbooks

• Hands‑on experience with filling (e.g. API‑in‑capsule) and packaging equipment and the ability to follow detailed instructions and in‑process requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, recognize abnormalities, and appropriately elevate issues

• Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and ability to learn and operate packaging and equipment

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and accurately record results

• Position requires the ability to lift 40 lbs unassisted, and push and pull in excess of 100 lbs

• Majority of the work day is performed while standing and walking

• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, and have full range of motion in upper and lower extremities

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, other active chemical ingredients, dust, fumes, gases, skin and respiratory irritants, moving machinery parts, and damp, humid and wet environments

• Must be able to use a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery

• This position requires that a respirator be worn for your safety, and as such, employment is contingent upon being able to complete a medical evaluation with satisfactory results. The medical evaluation is conducted via an external vendor assigned by Catalent

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Positive and fast‑paced working environment focusing on continual improvement and innovation.

• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

• Tuition Reimbursement to help you finish your degree or earn a new one.

• Engaging site‑based activities such as Music Bingo, Puppy Supply Donation Program, and seasonal events.

• Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion.

• Green initiatives and community engagement programs including highway clean‑up.

• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.

• WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness, including onsite fitness center.

• Exclusive discounts through Perkspot from over 900 merchants.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!

Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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