Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Encapsulation Operator

Position Summary

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Encapsulation Operator

Work Schedule : 12 hour rotating continental shifts (Days and Nights).

This position is 100% on-site at the Strathroy site. This location in Strathroy, Ontario offers softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries. We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.

Responsibilities

Set up the encapsulation machines and operate them according to Standard Operating Procedures, producing quality product. Activities include checking fill and shell weights, measuring seam integrity, changing fill and gel tanks / receivers, and performing necessary corrective adjustments.

Spread capsules on trays, check capsules for defects, compile trays into stacks, label and transfer stacks to the assigned drying tunnel.

Verify all gelatin and fill tanks conform to temperature, color, batch number, and receiver sequences for the order before placing on the machine, following corrective actions as needed.

Monitor encapsulation machine and capsules throughout the shift for issues and implement corrections as needed.

Complete all required documentation, including in-process checks, set-ups, start-ups, and changeovers.

Change and clean machine parts as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED / CAEC and / or educational credential assessment (ECA) is required; additional education is an asset.

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical and / or GMP facility is preferred.

Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures is an asset.

Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and mathematical skills, including basic calculations (addition, subtraction, percentages, rounding numbers, and converting weights and measurements).

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Currently Catalent does not participate in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming Canadian equivalency (e.g., ACESC / WES).

The role may involve manual dexterity with hands and fingers, including handling and keyboard use.

Occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, with close vision capabilities and potential exposure to chemicals.

Why You Should Join Catalent

Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance).

Group Retirement Savings – Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.

Employee Reward & Recognition programs.

Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement.

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.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

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 with 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 Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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