Entry Level Manufacturing Associate Jobs
New grad manufacturing associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, with employers like TekWissen ®, KBI Biopharma, and Ashley Furniture Industries hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Catalent’s Greenville, North Carolina site is a major oral solid dose development and manufacturing campus, delivering end‑to‑end, turnkey solutions from formulation development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. The site specializes in oral solid dosage forms, supported by integrated formulation expertise, comprehensive analytical services, and scalable manufacturing capabilities designed to support both commercial products and potent or targeted therapies, including orphan drugs. Backed by more than $100 million in recent investments, the Greenville operation features fit‑for‑scale infrastructure, potent handling capabilities, and a strong regulatory track record, making it a critical part of Catalent’s global network for advancing complex oral drug programs from development to market.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Associate position supports production operations by ensuring all manufacturing common areas and assigned spaces are maintained in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GMP requirements.
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4pm-230am
Location: Greenville, NC
100% Onsite
THE ROLE
- Adhere to standard operating procedures related to equipment, cleaning, and assigned areas
- Understand how to differentiate between “Clean” and “To Be Cleaned” equipment and areas
- Clean and maintain storage areas for cleaned equipment
- Identify, handle, and use approved cleaning agent
- Restock gowning rooms and manufacturing areas with required supplies (e.g. lint-free cloths, alcohol bottles, room cards, PAPR supplies, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned
THE CANDIDATE
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Position requires the ability to occasionally lift 40 lbs unassisted, and occasionally push and pull a maximum of 50 lbs
- Majority of work day is performed while standing and walking
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist, climb, and have full range of motion in upper and lower extremities
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals, other active chemical ingredients, respiratory irritants, skin irritants, moving machinery parts, damp, humid, wet and cramped environments
- This position requires that a respirator be worn for your safety, and as such, employment is contingent upon being able to complete a medical evaluation with satisfactory results. The medical evaluation is conducted via an external vendor assigned by Catalent.
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 help you finish your degree or earn a new one.
- Engaging site-based activities such as Music Bingo, Puppy Supply Donation Program, and seasonal events.
- Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
- Green initiatives and community engagement programs including highway clean-up.
- Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
- WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness, including onsite fitness center.
- Exclusive discounts through Perkspot 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.
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 DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. 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 in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
Volunteer Work Disclosure: Applicants for employment in Massachusetts may include in their employment history any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.
Massachusetts Lie Detector Test Notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Consistent with Massachusetts law, Catalent does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
INTRODUCTION
Catalent’s Greenville, North Carolina site is a major oral solid dose development and manufacturing campus, delivering end‑to‑end, turnkey solutions from formulation development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. The site specializes in oral solid dosage forms, supported by integrated formulation expertise, comprehensive analytical services, and scalable manufacturing capabilities designed to support both commercial products and potent or targeted therapies, including orphan drugs. Backed by more than $100 million in recent investments, the Greenville operation features fit‑for‑scale infrastructure, potent handling capabilities, and a strong regulatory track record, making it a critical part of Catalent’s global network for advancing complex oral drug programs from development to market.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Associate position supports production operations by ensuring all manufacturing common areas and assigned spaces are maintained in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GMP requirements.
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4pm-230am
Location: Greenville, NC
100% Onsite
THE ROLE
- Adhere to standard operating procedures related to equipment, cleaning, and assigned areas
- Understand how to differentiate between “Clean” and “To Be Cleaned” equipment and areas
- Clean and maintain storage areas for cleaned equipment
- Identify, handle, and use approved cleaning agent
- Restock gowning rooms and manufacturing areas with required supplies (e.g. lint-free cloths, alcohol bottles, room cards, PAPR supplies, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned
THE CANDIDATE
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Position requires the ability to occasionally lift 40 lbs unassisted, and occasionally push and pull a maximum of 50 lbs
- Majority of work day is performed while standing and walking
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist, climb, and have full range of motion in upper and lower extremities
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals, other active chemical ingredients, respiratory irritants, skin irritants, moving machinery parts, damp, humid, wet and cramped environments
- This position requires that a respirator be worn for your safety, and as such, employment is contingent upon being able to complete a medical evaluation with satisfactory results. The medical evaluation is conducted via an external vendor assigned by Catalent.
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 help you finish your degree or earn a new one.
- Engaging site-based activities such as Music Bingo, Puppy Supply Donation Program, and seasonal events.
- Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
- Green initiatives and community engagement programs including highway clean-up.
- Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
- WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness, including onsite fitness center.
- Exclusive discounts through Perkspot 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.
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 DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. 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 in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
Volunteer Work Disclosure: Applicants for employment in Massachusetts may include in their employment history any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.
Massachusetts Lie Detector Test Notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Consistent with Massachusetts law, Catalent does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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Entry Level Manufacturing Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level manufacturing associate job?
Entry level manufacturing associate employers look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on familiarity with production environments, even through coursework, shop classes, or short-term internships. Certifications like OSHA 10, forklift operator training, or lean manufacturing fundamentals give applicants a concrete edge. Tailor your resume to highlight any direct experience with quality control, assembly, or inventory, and target postings that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience.
Which companies hire entry level manufacturing associates?
Companies hiring entry level manufacturing associates right now include TekWissen ®, KBI Biopharma, and Ashley Furniture Industries, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Both large manufacturers and regional production facilities actively recruit at this level, especially for roles on assembly lines, in quality inspection, and across warehouse and distribution operations.
Are there remote entry level manufacturing associate jobs?
Yes, though most manufacturing associate roles are on-site by nature. About 6% of entry level manufacturing associate openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically in administrative, coordination, or quality documentation functions rather than direct production floor work. Searching by location and work setting on Migrate Mate helps narrow down which openings fit your situation.
Are these new grad manufacturing associate jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior manufacturing associate roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op placements toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a portfolio of relevant coursework or certifications in place of a long work history. Filtering for entry level postings surfaces the roles most open to candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level manufacturing associates?
Entry Level manufacturing associate roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because they rely on large production workforces, experience frequent turnover in associate-level positions, and often have structured onboarding programs designed to bring in candidates with limited prior experience.