Distribution Associate

Position Summary

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. 100% on-site in San Diego. Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing comprehensive clinical supply services.

• 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).
• 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 re‑organization of inventory to optimize storage capacity and accessibility.
• 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.

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in warehousing, distribution, or a similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferred.
• Experience in a GMP‑related industry highly preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  ability to walk, sit, 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. Occasionally required 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. Final salary will depend on experience, qualifications, and business needs.

• Competitive salary with bonus potential.
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time off accrual.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• 152 hours of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Wellness programs, including a Well Hub program to promote overall physical wellness.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion.
• Perk Spot program offering exclusive discounts from over 900 merchants.
• On‑site fitness center with machines, on‑site yoga classes, and company‑sponsored events such as Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, and Sponsored Sports Teams.
• Environmental sustainability initiatives, including on‑site green practices and community beach clean‑up activities.

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, submit your request by email to Disabili, including the job number, title, and location. A U.S. Catalent employee will process the request and route it to a local recruiter for assistance.

California job seekers can review the California Job Applicant Notice in the public job posting.