Material Handler II

Material Handler II | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Shift: Monday - Wednesday Days - 6:00am - 6:30pm
Location: Cincinnati, OH


Location/Division Specific Information: The Cincinnati, OH site is a Center of Excellence for specialized oral solid dose manufacturing and drug development within the Pharma Services Group.


What will you do
Prepares manufacturing areas and equipment for the production of pharmaceutical products
Safely operates various types of computer-controlled equipment used in dispensing, granulation, compression, or coating
Disassembles, cleans, and re-assembles equipment using basic hand tools
Assists with troubleshooting of equipment and process issues
Maintains accurate, neat, error free records such as batch records and logbooks
Accurately follows production documents, standard operating procedures (SOP's), and current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs)
Monitors operations for deviations, quality risk, or mechanical problems and elevates issues as needed
Identifies safety, quality, and efficiency improvements and actively participates in learning organization development
Maintains a neat work area and follows department safety rules
Performs duties in other work areas as required


How will you get here
Previous experience as a material handler in a GMP environment is preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Applicants with the experience/exposure of working in a cleanroom environment are highly sought after
Ability to complete GMP documentation neatly, correctly, and legibly


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :
Experience in pharmaceutical production preferred
Mechanical aptitude and ability to disassemble and reassemble various types of equipment
Basic reading comprehension and math skills necessary to follow complex technical instructions and complete BPR calculations
Effective communication skills and ability to work both individually and as part of a team
Prior computer operation and experience in APACS, is desirable
Ability to manipulate/handle drums weighing up to 110 kg and lift containers weighing up to 40 kg
Ability to hand-scoop 5 lbs. intermittently throughout the workday
Job requires wearing personal protective equipment to include white zone gowning requirements and various styles of respirators (1/2 face, 3-M hood, full face, and dust mask)
Ability to utilize a stand-up forklift and walkie stacker