Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator I

ISPE International; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Day-one benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Inclusive culture

Perkspot discounts

Mission-driven workplace

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator I to join our on-site team in a GMP environment. You will support manufacturing, ensure cGMP compliance, and maintain 5S housekeeping and safety practices while following SOPs.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 0–3 years in pharma, basic computer skills, and the ability to work in a matrix environment. Shift is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, 100% onsite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years of experience in pharma or cGMP manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, MHRA and DEA guidelines and how to apply them.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cGMP compliance and general housekeeping; inform Senior Pharmaceutical Technician or Lead of work orders for processing rooms and equipment.
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure the facility is tour-ready at all times.
• Learn batch records to ensure clarity and drive accuracy in processing; keep training up to date.
• Support core group metrics and efficiency improvements.
• Build proficiency with business-critical equipment while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear PPE as required.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

5S standards

PPE usage

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator I

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00AM – 2:30PM
• 100% onsite

Start your career where science meets purpose.

At Catalent, we don’t just make medicine—we help people live better, longer lives. As a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator I, you’ll be part of a team that transforms scientific breakthroughs into life-saving treatments. This is more than a job. It’s a career launchpad in a growing industry with real impact.

The Role

• Responsible for ensuring cGMP compliance, general good housekeeping, informing Senior Pharmaceutical Technician or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead of work orders to be placed for processing rooms and equipment within core group.
• Ensures 5S standards are met and maintained. Ensure that the facility is kept “tour ready” at all times and people/material/flow/cleaning and zone concepts are maintained at all times.
• Associate Pharmaceutical Technician should have high ability to learn batch records to ensure clarity and drive accuracy for processing. Ensure that training is up to date and progressing for core group requirements with direction from Senior Pharmaceutical Technician or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead. Ensure that assigned operational areas are processing under GMP conditions and applicable SOP’s are being strictly followed.
• Provides information to support core group metrics and efficiency increases.
• Focuses on building proficiency with business critical equipment within core group while maintaining high quality standards.
• Follows all Catalent safety procedures and identifies/communicates the necessary adjustments to address potential safety concerns. Will also ensure the proper use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Ability to wear a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) during manufacturing when required. Ability to wear required gowning required to work in the GMP manufacturing areas.
• Operating safely in a dynamic environment which includes mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions while completing job tasks that range from simple to complex and/or multi-tasking. Must be capable of wearing steel-toed safety shoes for 8 to 12 hours a day, depending on duration of the shift.
• Other duties, as assigned

The Candidate

• High school diploma or GED required
• 0-3 years of experience with Pharma or cGMP manufacturing environment preferred.
• Equipment process and framework knowledge. Have working knowledge of basic hand tools. Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, MHRA and DEA guidelines and how to apply them effectively. Knowledge of Solid Dosage manufacturing preferred.
• Must be able to manage priorities and projects prioritizing effectively. Capability to work in a matrix organization.
• Maintains current knowledge of cGMP regulations and regulatory trends as they pertain to the stated responsibilities
• Individuals may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Why you should join Catalent

• Career growth with a clear path and regular performance reviews
• Day-one benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and wellness perks
• Paid time off: 152 hours + 8 paid holidays
• Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups and community initiatives
• Discounts from 900+ merchants via Perkspot
• A mission-driven workplace where your work helps save lives

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.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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