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Catalent, Inc.

Encapsulation Operator

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Week 2 includes Wednesday and Thursday. * 100% on-site Join Catalent's flagship softgel development ... Operates and maintains up to two encapsulation machines, covering up to four during breaks.

Reliance Private Label Supplements

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2nd Shift Encapsulation Operator (1:30pm-9:30pm)

Edison, NJ · On-site

$22.70 - $25/hr

Identify basic machine issues, clear minor jams safely, and notify the Manufacturing Lead ... Experience operating an Index K120 encapsulation machine or similar automatic encapsulation ...

Pharmavite

Encapsulation Operator

Opelika, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

Ensures materials are correct and fed to encapsulation machinery in accordance with specific procedures. * Uses hand tools to adjust equipment controls and operating parts as appropriate to the ...

Pharmavite

Encapsulation Operator (Nights)

Opelika, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

Ensures materials are correct and fed to encapsulation machinery in accordance with specific procedures. * Uses hand tools to adjust equipment controls and operating parts as appropriate to the ...

Pharmavite

Encapsulation Operator (DAYS)

Opelika, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

Ensures materials are correct and fed to encapsulation machinery in accordance with specific procedures. * Uses hand tools to adjust equipment controls and operating parts as appropriate to the ...

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Encapsulation Operator

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

Catalent, Inc.
Pharmaceutical Product Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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$16 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Catalent rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Encapsulation 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.
  • 100% on-site

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.
As an Encapsulation Operator, you will contribute to the manufacturing of pharmaceutical softgels, gaining hands-on experience with multiple technologies and equipment. You'll also collaborate with the on-site Product Development team to support new product innovations.
The Role
  • Operates and maintains up to two encapsulation machines, covering up to four during breaks.
  • Manufactures softgels by following batch record instructions and cGMP standards, completing all required documentation.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues to maintain consistent product quality and minimize downtime. Coordinate with crib mechanics during machine changeovers; performs teardown and setup when utilities are unavailable.
  • Monitors material and gel usage, ensuring components are used within expiration limits and replenishing solvents/lubricants as needed.
  • Maintains a clean work area, performs in-process quality checks, and ensures timely transport of empty receivers.
  • Assembles, handles, and stages tray stacks with manufactured softgels; ensures department supplies are stocked.
  • Handles non-hazardous, hazardous, and DEA-regulated materials and waste in compliance with safety protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous manufacturing experience in a GMP-regulated industry preferred.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 30 lbs regularly during a 12-hour shift; must be able to access the manufacturing floor.
  • No lifting over 44.09 lbs without assistance; must be able to push/pull up to 500 kg (approximately 1,100 lbs).
  • Must pass Ishihara Color Vision Screening and achieve 20/30 visual acuity (near and far), with or without corrective lenses.
  • Primary workstation is in a high-noise manufacturing area with exposure to industrial chemicals, detergents, flammable materials, and potent drug compounds; annual physical required for handling potent compounds.
  • Work schedule may include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Why You Should Join Catalent
  • Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals
  • 152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays & Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
  • WellHub program to promote physical wellness & Access to Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants
  • Defined career path with annual performance reviews
  • Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Group & Community engagement and green initiatives
  • Strong potential for career growth within a mission-driven organization

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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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 DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
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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.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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