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Temporary Tablet Coating Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Coating Operator

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Coating Operator (Temp-to-Hire) Shift: 2nd 3:30pm-2am Location: Houston, TX 77082 (Energy Corridor) Start: ASAP Pay: $17-$19/ hour Summary The Coating Operator is responsible for applying coatings ...

Coating Operator (Temp-to-Hire) Shift: 2nd 3:30pm-2am Location: Houston, TX 77082 (Energy Corridor) Start: ASAP Pay: $17-$19/ hour Summary The Coating Operator is responsible for applying coatings ...

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Coating Operator

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Coating Operator (Temp-to-Hire) Shift: 2nd 3:30pm-2am Location: Houston, TX 77082 (Energy Corridor) Start: ASAP Pay: $17-$19/ hour Summary The Coating Operator is responsible for applying coatings ...

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Coating Operator

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Coating Operator (Temp-to-Hire) Shift: 2nd 3:30pm-2am Location: Houston, TX 77082 (Energy Corridor) Start: ASAP Pay: $17-$19/ hour Summary The Coating Operator is responsible for applying coatings ...

Coating Operator

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Coating Operator (Temp-to-Hire) Shift: 2nd 3:30pm-2am Location: Houston, TX 77082 (Energy Corridor) Start: ASAP Pay: $17-$19/ hour Summary The Coating Operator is responsible for applying coatings ...

Coating Operator

White, GA ยท On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Description Staff Management is seeking an experienced Coating Operator for a temp-to-hire opportunity in White, GA. The pay is $20-$24 per hour, with a Monday through Thursday schedule from 4:00 AM ...

Mon - Fri 7am - 3:30pm The Conformal Coating Operator performs masking, coating, curing, inspection ... Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling ...

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Mon - Fri 7am - 3:30pm The Conformal Coating Operator performs masking, coating, curing, inspection ... Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling ...

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Conformal Coating Operator We are seeking a skilled Conformal Coating Operator to apply conformal ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

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How much do temporary tablet coating operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary tablet coating operator in the United States is $18.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a temporary tablet coating operator?

A Temporary Tablet Coating Operator is a worker responsible for applying coating solutions to pharmaceutical tablets during the manufacturing process, typically under a short-term or contract arrangement. Their main duties include operating and monitoring coating machines, ensuring the correct coating thickness and quality, and adhering to safety and cleanliness standards. They also document production activities and may assist with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. This role is often needed to meet increased production demands or cover worker absences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary tablet coating operator?

To thrive as a Temporary Tablet Coating Operator, you need a basic understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with tablet coating machines, GMP compliance, and documentation systems is typically required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and problem-solving skills help individuals excel in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and adherence to strict industry standards.

What are some common challenges faced by temporary tablet coating operators during production runs?

Temporary Tablet Coating Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent coating quality, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and adhering to strict cleanliness protocols. Working within a fast-paced environment, operators must frequently monitor parameters like temperature, humidity, and spray rates to ensure product standards are met. Effective communication with quality control and maintenance teams is essential for quickly resolving issues and minimizing downtime during production shifts.

What is the difference between Temporary Tablet Coating Operator vs Permanent Tablet Coating Technician?

AspectTemporary Tablet Coating OperatorPermanent Tablet Coating Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing facilities, often temporary or contract-basedManufacturing facilities, permanent employment
Job ResponsibilitiesOperate coating equipment, monitor processes, perform basic quality checksOperate and troubleshoot coating equipment, perform detailed quality inspections, maintain equipment

In summary, a Temporary Tablet Coating Operator typically performs basic coating tasks on a temporary basis, focusing on operation and monitoring. A Permanent Tablet Coating Technician usually has more experience, performs detailed inspections, and maintains equipment regularly, often with additional certifications. Both roles are essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing but differ mainly in employment status and scope of responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Tablet Coating Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 55% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,086 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Operator, Coating

USPL NUTRITIONALS LLC

North Brunswick, NJ โ€ข On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description


Job Description

Date

06/25

Location

1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ 

Title

Operator, Tablet Coating 1

Department

Standard Manufacturing

Reports to

Supervisor, Production 

FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Role Overview

The Tablet Coating Operator is responsible for the operation and set-up of compression machines in accordance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cGMP regulations to ensure products meet applicable quality standards.  This position includes set-up, operation, cleaning, and light mechanical adjustments.  The Coating Operator is accountable for overall process performance including safety, quality, shrink, attainment, and efficiency.  Operators must be capable of operating multiple like machines at one time and learning to operate a variety of equipment within the manufacturing area. 

Areas of Responsibility


Level 1

  • Manufacture Production batches according to Batch Records, SOP’s, and cGMP guidelines to ensure product specifications and tolerances are met.
  • Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOP’s at all times. Ensures documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensures that product meets applicable quality standards. This includes inspection for quality during operation and performing all required sampling and testing.
  • Check spray nozzles, piping, air pressure and boiler before start of the batch.
  • Observes machines gauges and equipment calibration status and reports any deviations to production supervisor.
  • Capable of running the following pieces of equipment/activity 
  •             Accela Coater – 48” & 60”
  •             Coating medium/solution preparation
  • Responsible for proper data entry in all batch record and logbook; and in process check control during coating process.
  • Perform all related materials handling pertaining to the products being coated.
  • Checks and verifies weight of tablets received from compression and reports deviations.
  • Correctly document all steps on batch record.
  • Adhere to all company policies.
  • Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per cGMP’s and company policies.
  • Perform cleaning of equipment and processing room and dispose of rejected tablet and powder as per compliance requirements.
  • Knowledgeable in the relationship between spray rate, and inlet temperature, atomizing pressure, bed temperature, pan speed, and gun to bed distance.
  • Meets all safety expectations and follows all safety practices.
  • Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
  • Other duties as assigned

Level 2

  • Manufacture Production batches according to Batch Records, SOP’s, and cGMP guidelines to ensure product specifications and tolerances are met.
  • Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOP’s at all times. Ensures documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensures that product meets applicable quality standards. This includes inspection for quality during operation and performing all required sampling and testing.
  • Check spray nozzles, piping, air pressure and boiler before start of the batch.
  • Observes machines gauges and equipment calibration status and reports any deviations to production supervisor.
  • Capable of running the following pieces of equipment/activity as well as train on new equipment, including troubleshooting equipment and accessories:
  •             Accela Coater – 48” & 60”
  •             Coating medium/solution preparation
  • Utilizes problem-solving skills to investigate and troubleshoot product issues and recommend solutions for: 1) coating issues such as sticking twinning, orange peel, film peel, blistering, surface edge erosion and over - wetting 2) general issues such as coating pan set up, performance, documentation, and material issues.
  • Responsible for proper data entry in all batch record and logbook; and in process check control during coating process.
  • Perform all related materials handling pertaining to the products being coated.
  • Checks and verifies weight of tablets received from compression and reports deviations.
  • Assist in the investigation of batch record deviations.
  • Correctly document all steps on batch record.
  • Adhere to all company policies.
  • Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per cGMP’s and company policies.
  • Perform cleaning of equipment and processing room and dispose of rejected tablet and powder as per compliance requirements.
  • Knowledgeable in the relationship between spray rate, and inlet temperature, atomizing pressure, bed temperature, pan speed, and gun to bed distance.
  • Meets all safety expectations and follows all safety practices.
  • Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
  • Other duties as assigned

Level 3 

  • Manufacture Production batches according to Batch Records, SOP’s, and cGMP guidelines to ensure product specifications and tolerances are met.
  • Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOP’s at all times. Ensures documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensures that product meets applicable quality standards. This includes inspection for quality during operation and performing all required sampling and testing.
  • Check spray nozzles, piping, air pressure and boiler before start of the batch.
  • Observes machines gauges and equipment calibration status and reports any deviations to production supervisor.
  • Capable of running the following pieces of equipment/activity as well as train on new equipment, including troubleshooting equipment and accessories:
  •             Accela Coater – 48” & 60”
  •             Coating medium/solution preparation
  • Assist in the revision and creation of department SOP’s.
  • Utilizes problem-solving skills to investigate and troubleshoot product issues and recommend solutions for: 1) coating issues such as sticking twinning, orange peel, film peel, blistering, surface edge erosion and over - wetting 2) general issues such as coating pan set up, performance, documentation, and material issues.
  • Responsible for proper data entry in all batch record and logbook; and in process check control during coating process.
  • Perform all related materials handling pertaining to the products being coated.
  • Checks and verifies weight of tablets received from compression and reports deviations.
  • Assist in the investigation of batch record deviations.
  • Correctly document all steps on batch record.
  • Adhere to all company policies.
  • Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per cGMP’s and company policies.
  • Perform cleaning of equipment and processing room and dispose of rejected tablet and powder as per compliance requirements.
  • Knowledgeable in the relationship between spray rate, and inlet temperature, atomizing pressure, bed temperature, pan speed, and gun to bed distance.
  • Meets all safety expectations and follows all safety practices.
  • Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
  • Other duties as assigned

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

  • Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
  • Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
  • Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

Level 1

Pay Rate: $21.00 - $25.00

  • High school graduate or GED equivalent 
  • 1-2 years of experience

Level 2

Pay Rate: $23.00 - $28.00

  • High school graduate or GED equivalent 
  • 2-4 years of experience
  • Operate 2 machines at one time
  • A clear understanding of the principal coating pan operation. 
  • Responsible for training

Level 3

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $38.00

  • High school graduate or GED equivalent 
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Operate all machines.
  • Solution prep, able to coat / troubleshoot the problems for all products.
  • A thorough understanding of the causes and prevention of common coating problems.
  • Responsible for training
  • Ability to work with minimum to no supervision 

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

  • N/A

Skills & Ability

  • Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
  • Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
  • Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards, etc.
  • Mechanically inclined to understand the inner workings of the equipment.
  • Demonstrates the ability to read and write basic English to be able to understand the industry-regulated instruction sheets.
  • Must have attention to detail.

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.): 

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
  • Must stand and w