Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler II Inventory Control

Assists in the day to day activities relating to inventory control functions supporting Pharmaceutical fill/finish Operations. Responsibilities include receiving materials, creating and updating log sheets and inventory cards, shipping activities, and all inventory movement functions including updating databases, labeling and maintaining all associated cGMP documentation. This position will also prepare SOP specific inventory kits supporting production activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loads and/or unloads material between dock and truck with hand truck where applicable. Moves materials between statuses and locations within the plants
• Processes delivered materials according to procedure placing an added immediacy on temperature sensitive receipts. Delivers received shipments accordingly
• Prepares work-in-process (WIP) and lot specific kits supporting Manufacturing
• Processes manufacturing and shipping supplies as outlined in procedures
• Performs material sampling as required
• Records and maintains accurate inventory logs for all manufacturing components; reports on inventory
• Researches inventory discrepancies and reports findings
• Ensures proper storage, segregation and area labeling of raw material storage areas
• Processes expired and nonconforming materials to a restricted area and place on-hold
• Attends semi-annual DOT and IATA training as required
• Conducts materials handling operations in strict accordance with written SOPs
• Performs cycle counts, expiration date maintenance and maintains all material storage locations
• Assures that operations are conducted in compliance with strict cGMP procedures
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 5 plus years of experience
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
• Ability to prioritize, to make good decisions and multi-task.
• Good written and oral communication skills are essential
• Self-motivator, reliable, follows instructions and can perform duties with minimal guidance
• Willing to put team first
• Must understand cGMP requirements and strict adherence to safety policies and practices
• Ability to use Microsoft Suite.
• Strong commitment to excellence and quality with a positive working attitude
• Valid drivers' license

Preferred:

• APICS coursework or certification a plus
• Previous DOT and IATA training preferred
• ERP software experience is a plus