Gel Prep Operator

Position Summary

Work Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shift from 7 PM to 7 AM EST, operating on a two-week cycle. Week 1 includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 includes Wednesday and Thursday.

Join Catalent’s flagship softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America, located in St. Petersburg, FL, with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. This role offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and career growth in a state-of-the-art, turn-key facility. Your work will directly impact patient lives.

Responsibilities

• Weighs and mixes raw materials according to batch record instructions to produce gelatin for encapsulation, supporting the shop floor schedule.
• Processes master batches and color conversions per SOP and batch record guidelines.
• Prepares, blends, and mixes batches under supervision by operating blending equipment and completing batch paperwork in compliance with SOPs and cGMP.
• Accurately completes documentation related to the gelatin process and updates SOPs for the assigned department as needed.
• Cleans, inspects, and sanitizes gelatin receivers and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures, including handling of non-hazardous, hazardous, and DEA waste.
• Immediately notifies supervision of any deviations from batch records, SOPs, or potential production issues.
• Participates in cross-training to perform tasks, operate equipment, and maintain documentation across other production departments as needed.
• May be assigned to work in different areas outside of the primary business unit depending on shift staffing levels and workload.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior manufacturing experience in a GMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 30 pounds regularly during a 12-hour shift; assistance required for lifting over 44.09 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 kg (approx. 1,100 pounds); annual potent compound physical exam required.
• Ability to read written documents, operate industrial machinery, and frequently use a computer monitor.
• Must be able to access the manufacturing floor and comply with all safety and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing experience in a GMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 30 pounds regularly during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 kg (approx. 1,100 pounds).
• Annual potent compound physical exam required.
• Ability to read written documents, operate industrial machinery, and frequently use a computer monitor.
• Must be able to access the manufacturing floor and comply with all safety and operational requirements.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with multiple technologies and equipment.
• Collaboration with the on-site Product Development team to support new product innovations.
• Operate blending equipment.
• Complete batch paperwork in compliance with SOPs and cGMP.
• Clean, inspect, and sanitize gelatin receivers and equipment.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Handle non-hazardous, hazardous, and DEA waste.
• Notify supervision of deviations from batch records, SOPs, or potential production issues.
• Participate in cross-training across other production departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals.
• WellHub program to promote physical wellness.
• 152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one.
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews.
• Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Fast-paced, innovative work environment.
• Strong potential for career growth within a mission-driven organization.

Pay

Competitive pay offered.

Schedule

Rotating 12-hour shift from 7 PM to 7 AM EST, operating on a two-week cycle. Week 1 includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 includes Wednesday and Thursday.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals.
• WellHub program to promote physical wellness.
• 152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one.
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews.
• Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Fast-paced, innovative work environment.
• Strong potential for career growth within a mission-driven organization.