Pharmaceutical Packaging Technician II -3rd Shift

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined career path

Diverse, inclusive culture

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent's Kansas City facility is seeking a CSS Pharmaceutical Packaging Technician II for the 3rd shift to support clinical trial packaging. You will execute batch records, ensure quality and compliance, and maintain training across GMP processes in a high-containment environment.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in labeling, clean facilities, and adherence to SOPs, with potential overtime and on-site shift requirements in Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Above average organizational skills in alignment with 5S standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet competing workplace demands while maintaining the highest level of quality in all work performed.
• Basic computer skills, including e-mail, Microsoft Word, and Internet Explorer.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• 20/30 corrected vision exam required.
• Respirator fit testing and pulmonary physical required.
• Handling of controlled substance product requires a Drug Enforcement Agency background screening.
• Work in a highly active containment area (Potent Drug Facility).
• Operate a manual pallet jack and may become licensed to operate the pallet stacker as needed.
• Must be available to work occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that during all packaging operations the site’s safety, quality, and compliance metrics are met or surpassed while meeting corporate and site standards and policies.
• Execute clinical and commercial batch records in both primary and secondary packaging areas.
• Demonstrate a patient-first customer focus mindset.
• Alert management of any potential deviations or infractions in a timely manner.
• Maintain and stay current on all necessary training required to support both primary and secondary packaging operations in Compliance Wire and all other GMP and work-related classroom training.
• Develop skills necessary to work with and clean all semi-automated and automated pieces of equipment.
• Accurately review packaging batch records prior to packaging process to ensure processing instructions are followed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Prepare, complete, and correct documentation following good documentation practices and in compliance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Inspect drug products, components, and clinical labels for defects, blemishes, or missing text prior to and during production.
• Apply labels consistently following all visual and written procedures.
• Understand and comply with gowning and de-gowning requirements for each production area (primary, secondary, and potent packaging suites).
• Strictly adhere to hygiene and gowning procedures.
• Mix and handle cleaning detergents for cleaning processing areas and packaging equipment.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the workspace.
• Clean associated packaging equipment and packaging rooms in compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Follow all site safety, human resource, and security policies.
• Be punctual for work, meetings, and breaks.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Reading & writing English

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Site

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a CSS Pharmaceutical Packaging Technician II -3rd Shift to join our team supporting clinical trial projects through the packaging of clinical trial supplies. The role ensures all work is carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and may receive tasks from Room Leads and Team Leads. The ideal candidate will maintain high standards of safety, quality, and compliance while contributing to the success of clinical packaging operations.

Shift & Location

Shift: Sunday-Thursday 10:30pm-7am

Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite

The Role

• Ensure that during all packaging operations the site’s safety, quality, and compliance metrics are met or surpassed while meeting corporate and site standards and policies.
• Execute clinical and commercial batch records in both primary and secondary packaging areas.
• Demonstrate a patient-first customer focus mindset.
• Alert management of any potential deviations or infractions in a timely manner.
• Maintain and stay current on all necessary training required to support both primary and secondary packaging operations in Compliance Wire and all other GMP and work-related classroom training.
• Develop skills necessary to work with and clean all semi-automated and automated pieces of equipment.
• Accurately review packaging batch records prior to packaging process to ensure processing instructions are followed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Prepare, complete, and correct documentation following good documentation practices and in compliance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Inspect drug products, components, and clinical labels for defects, blemishes, or missing text prior to and during production.
• Apply labels consistently following all visual and written procedures.
• Clear a Drug Enforcement Agency background check for handling controlled and special security drug substances.
• Understand and comply with gowning and de-gowning requirements for each production area (primary, secondary, and potent packaging suites).
• Strictly adhere to hygiene and gowning procedures.
• Mix and handle cleaning detergents for cleaning processing areas and packaging equipment.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the workspace.
• Clean associated packaging equipment and packaging rooms in compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Follow all site safety, human resource, and security policies.
• Be punctual for work, meetings, and breaks.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Candidate Minimum Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Above average organizational skills in alignment with 5S standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet competing workplace demands while maintaining the highest level of quality in all work performed.
• Basic computer skills, including e-mail, Microsoft Word, and Internet Explorer.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• 20/30 corrected vision exam required.
• Respirator fit testing and pulmonary physical required.
• Handling of controlled substance product requires a Drug Enforcement Agency background screening.
• Work in a highly active containment area (Potent Drug Facility).
• Operate a manual pallet jack and may become licensed to operate the pallet stacker as needed.
• Must be available to work occasional overtime.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Clinical trial packaging or related manufacturing/operations experience preferred.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.

About Catalent

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

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.