Warehouse Associate

Overview

Warehouse Associate executes GDP/cGMP material handling activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient flow of raw materials, components, intermediates, and finished goods. Responsibilities include receiving, put-away, inventory control, kitting/issuance to production, sampling support, and shipping, including cold chain, while maintaining accurate ERP/WMS transactions and audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

Safety, quality & Compliance

• Follow all EHS, OSHA, DOT, IATA (as applicable), cGMP, and GDP requirements; wear required PPE and maintain 5S standards.
• Adhere to gowning/entry procedures for controlled areas; safeguard data integrity (ALCOA+).
• Execute and document work per SOPs, work instructions, and batch/receipt records; escalate deviations or atypical events.

Receiving

• Verify deliveries against POs/COAs; inspect packaging/labels, record temperature data, and stage to Quarantine.
• Perform ERP/WMS receipts, generate labels/status tags, and complete put-away to designated temperature-controlled locations.
• Stage materials for QC sampling; maintain the chain of custody and the cleanliness of sampling rooms/booths.
• Coordinate with QA for status updates and move released/rejected products according to procedures.
• Pick materials FEFO/expiry-controlled; perform line clearances and kit components for Manufacturing/Packaging.
• Deliver materials to cleanrooms/docks while maintaining segregation of statuses and accurate transactions.
• Pack, label, and prepare GDP-compliant shipments (parcel/LTL/FTL/courier; ambient and cold-chain).
• Use dataloggers/indicators and complete documentation (BOL, commercial invoice, SDS, temp logs) as required

Continuous Improvement & Teamwork

• Meet daily KPI targets (accuracy, dock-to-stock, OTIF); identify waste and suggest improvements (5S/lean).
• Participate in deviation investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Manufacturing, MSAT/Engineering, Planning/Procurement, and EHS.

Equipment Operation

• Operate Pallet jacks, Forklifts, Turret trucks, and other material-handling equipment (training provided)
• Perform routine equipment checks and report issues promptly.
• Support calibration and preventative maintenance scheduling

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/technical coursework a plus.
• 1-3 years of warehouse/logistics experience; pharma/biotech, medical device, food, or other regulated industry preferred. (GMP)
• Experience with cold-chain materials and scanners/barcoding preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Detail-oriented, reliable, and organized; strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to follow procedures, prioritize tasks, and escalate issues promptly.
• Working knowledge of cGMP/GDP and basic documentation practices.
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft) and handheld scanners; basic Excel/data entry.
• Familiarity with FEFO, lot/serial control, and temperature-controlled storage.
• DOT/IATA awareness and hazmat packaging/labeling basics.
• Inventory & Picking Accuracy ≥ 99%
• Dock-to-Stock Time (Released materials)

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Stand/walk for extended periods (8-12-hour shifts); lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Work in controlled environments; wear PPE (gowning, gloves, safety glasses, face coverings, hearing protection as applicable).
• Exposure to chemicals, sanitizers/disinfectants, and routine noise levels within regulated limits

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.