Distribution Associate

Distribution Associate Position Summary: Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm 100% on-site (San Diego) Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), and our purpose‑built San Diego location provides comprehensive clinical supply services including clinical supply management, primary and secondary packaging, complex labeling services, clinical storage, distribution, and clinical returns and destruction, and will also include stability chambers. Located less than a mile from Catalent’s West Coast early‑phase oral drug product development center of excellence, customers choosing this convenient Catalent location can now enjoy a fully integrated development, clinical supply manufacturing and distribution solution. The San Diego Clinical Supply Services Distribution Associate is responsible for executing core warehouse functions including picking, packing, receiving, inventory handling, and shipment verification while adhering to established procedures, work instructions, and safety standards. The Role: Use JDE/MES or applicable systems to pick, pack, verify, and process shipments (small parcel and bulk orders) under ambient, refrigerated, and frozen conditions (including –80°C as applicable) Perform order verification at pack‑out, including final verification, labeling, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements Receive incoming materials, verify against documentation, and accurately enter receipts into inventory systems and logs. Pick, stage, and prepare materials for packaging and shipment in accordance with order requirements and SOPs Execute packing activities in compliance with defined packaging configurations, temperature requirements, and handling procedures Perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy through routine counting, reconciliation, and discrepancy identification Support warehouse location management, including consolidation and reorganization of inventory to optimize storage capacity and accessibility Proactively manage warehouse space by consolidating materials and organizing locations during periods of lower order volume to maintain efficient operations Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection‑ready warehouse in accordance with 6S standards, including routine sweeping, cleaning, and organization of work areas Support material movement activities using appropriate equipment and systems with adherence to safety and GMP requirements Safely operate warehouse equipment as trained (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, reach trucks, stock pickers, lifts) in accordance with site safety policies Perform all other duties as assigned The Candidate: HS Diploma or Equivalent required. 1+ year of experience in warehousing, distribution, or a similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferred as well as using powered industrial trick equipment. Experience in GMP related industry is highly preferred. Physical Requirements: 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 50 pounds. Occasional requirement to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to stand on feet for hours at a time. The anticipated salary range for this role in California is $50,000 - $54,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi‑state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Why you should join Catalent: Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On‑site Fitness Center with machines, on‑site yoga classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company‑sponsored events that encourage positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment. Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on‑site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean‑up activities for community engagement. Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives. Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion. Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment. 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays. Positive and fast‑paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic. Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one! WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness. Perkspot – offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories. 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. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 to the application or hiring process. 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