Packaging Technician- 2nd Shift

Catalent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse, inclusive culture

Union environment

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Packaging Technician (2nd shift) to join our on-site Philadelphia facility. You will inspect blister cavities, bottles, and other packaging elements, operate barcode scanners, and ensure 100% quality and traceability in a fast-paced, union environment.

The role requires reading specifications, following SOPs, and collaborating with teammates, with occasional weekend overtime and a 4:00pm–12:10am schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, cGMPs, SOPs, and follow written/oral instructions accurately.
• Demonstrates attentiveness, professionalism, good personal hygiene, and strong teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to troubleshoot problems and follow all plant safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect blister cavities, bottles, pouches, vials, ampoules, syringes, and sealed clinical cards for defects.
• Perform hand counts of product using trays and fill tablet, bottle, desiccant, and closure hoppers.
• Support manufacturing tasks including de-inking product, tablet breaking, oversized capsule filling, and capsule inspection.
• Place blister units into assigned card locations for multi-fill operations, following product assignment requirements.
• Inspect and verify clinical labels, ensuring 100% accountability for both manual and automated applications.
• Operate barcode scanners and computers for packaging and assembly work.
• Perform cleaning of product contact parts, machine equipment, and production rooms according to SOPs and logbook requirements.
• Execute sanitation tasks using the three-bucket mop system for ceilings, walls, and floors.
• Work in cold storage environments as required, handling products both inside and outside refrigerated conditions.
• Adhere to all SOPs, safety, and quality requirements while ensuring accuracy and compliance in all packaging operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Read & interpret specs

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Barcode scanners

Computers

Job description

Position Summary

Packaging Technician (2nd shift). Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4:00pm to 12:10am. 100% on-site. This is a Union role. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect blister cavities, bottles, pouches, vials, ampoules, syringes, and sealed clinical cards for defects such as missing product, poor seals, misaligned closures, print errors, or contamination.
• Perform hand counts of product using trays and fill tablet, bottle, desiccant, and closure hoppers.
• Support manufacturing tasks including de-inking product, tablet breaking, oversized capsule filling, and capsule inspection.
• Place blister units into assigned card locations for multi-fill operations, following product assignment requirements on look-alike or multi-fill projects.
• Inspect and verify clinical labels, ensuring 100% accountability for both manual and automated applications.
• Operate barcode scanners and computers for packaging and assembly work.
• Perform cleaning of product contact parts, machine equipment, and production rooms according to SOPs and logbook requirements.
• Execute sanitation tasks using the three-bucket mop system for ceilings, walls, and floors.
• Work in cold storage environments as required, handling products both inside and outside refrigerated conditions.
• Adhere to all SOPs, safety, and quality requirements while ensuring accuracy and compliance in all packaging operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years previous production or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, cGMPs, SOPs, and follow written/oral instructions accurately while communicating effectively.
• Demonstrates attentiveness, professionalism, good personal hygiene, and strong teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to troubleshoot problems, report issues, and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Physically capable of standing, walking, sitting, and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs; must meet vision requirements for reading documents and computer use.
• Willingness to work overtime, frequently in cold environments, and perform sanitation/cleaning tasks (e.g., mopping walls, floors, ceilings, equipment).
• Accessible to both manufacturing floor and office staff, with ability to operate required office equipment.

Benefits

• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• 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
• Competitive salary
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective after 90-day probationary period

Equal Opportunity Employer

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by email.