The posting
Material Handler
About Site
Catalent’s Winchester, KY site is the company’s flagship U.S. manufacturing location for large‑scale oral solid dose forms, operating from a 180,000‑square‑foot facility with fully integrated development and analytical services. The site specializes in complex and controlled‑release oral dose technologies, supporting product development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing across pharmaceutical and consumer health programs. Winchester has a long commercial manufacturing track record, having launched 100+ products and producing billions of tablets and capsules annually, making it a critical site within Catalent’s oral dose network.
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Material Handler to join our team supporting and maintaining all aspects of warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and equipment maintenance. This role ensures the accurate movement and storage of materials to and from production, coordinating raw material deliveries and finished goods. The position plays a key part in maintaining efficiency, safety, and accuracy within the warehouse environment.
Shift: F shift - 6 PM - 6 AM Friday - Sunday and every other Monday Location: Winchester, KY 100% Onsite
The Role
- Operate all equipment related to warehouse activities, including propane gas or electric powered stand-up or sit-down industrial forklifts to move products.
- Complete production material request and pick list forms accurately and within 90 minutes of receipt.
- Distribute and store materials and products within company guidelines.
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures related to warehouse and site operations.
- Perform required documentation on all Manufacturing Work Orders.
- Complete material transactions in JD Edward 9.1 to verify quantity, expiration date, location, and status.
- Return materials from production to proper locations before shift end for accuracy and availability.
- Operate stretch wrap machine and secure pallet loads.
- Load and unload trailer loads using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and safety practices.
- Attach all necessary labels to materials.
- Maintain a clean and safe warehouse by sweeping, mopping, and removing obstacles.
- Ensure proper operation and functionality of warehouse equipment.
- Store materials appropriately and maintain accurate accounting of raw materials.
- Adhere to all Catalent site safety policies and procedures.
- Safely operate a company vehicle (box truck) to transport materials between warehouse locations.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development required.
- 1+ years in a warehouse environment required.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Ability to safely operate various types of warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, floor scrubbers, and turret trucks.
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures including Standard Operating Procedures and Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Familiar with safe work practices.
- Basic mathematical and reasoning ability.
- Good documentation, reading, and writing skills.
- Good verbal communication skills and proficiency in English.
- Familiar with inventory control systems.
- Strong decision-making, technical, and problem-solving skills.
- Works well in a team environment and follows all Standard Operating Procedures related to warehouse operations.
- Performs required documentation on all Manufacturing Work Orders.
- Displays effective communication skills while adhering to all Catalent site safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proficient in safely operating vehicles, with emphasis on driving box trucks for material transportation.
- Individual may be required to stand and walk for an extended period of time.
- Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents.
Preferred Skills & Background
- Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment preferred.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continual improvement and innovation.
- Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
- Tuition Reimbursement to support educational growth.
- Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as sports events, mentorship programs, and community initiatives.
- Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
- Environmentally friendly initiatives including Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up participation.
- Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
- WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness.
- Perkspot offering exclusive discounts from over 900 merchants.
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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