Distribution Associate II

Distribution Associate II

Position Summary:

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.

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses. The site provides a range of integrated services for oral solid dosage forms, from formulation development and analytical testing to clinical and commercial-scale manufacture.  The Kansas City facility is a Center-of-Excellence for our Biologics Analytical Services business. Our talented team has over 25 years of experience providing analytical services for stand-alone and integrated biologics projects.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Distribution Associate II. This Distribution Associate II on 1st shift will support clinical trial projects through accurately picking and packing clinical site and depot shipments. This individual will provide warehouse support to the Packaging, Manufacturing, Logistics and Quality Assurance groups, and ensure that all work carried out is in compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The main focus is in Distribution, but this position will also support other areas of operation as needed in order to support the needs of the business.

This is a full-time, on-site hourly position located at our Kansas City, MO location: Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee. 

The Role

• Follow safety and manual handling guidelines.
• Pick and verify orders; Final verification at pack out; Verify and label orders at pack out.
• Verify/Pack/Process - Order Verification.
• Safe operation and group compliance of electric forklifts, order pickers and related equipment and training.
• Restock shipping/warehouse supplies.
• All other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma with a minimum of one year of warehouse and forklift work experience required.
• Working computer knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer is required, and JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry experience preferred.
• Physical Requirements: On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently. Occasional requirement to work in cold environment to fill orders (walk-in refrigerator/freezer)

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, inclusive culture 
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 
• 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Community engagement and green initiatives 
• Generous 401K match 
• Company match on donations to organizations
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness 
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

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