Packaging Material Handler II - 12 hr Night Shift (7p-7a)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and handling of large quantities of raw materials, intermediate goods, or finished products. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Operate pumps, valves, hoses, and other equipment to transfer bulk materials between tanks.
2. Clean and sanitize portable tanks using approved methods and chemicals.
3. Inspect tanks and transfer equipment for wear, damage, or contamination.
4. Monitor transfer processes to ensure, accuracy, prevent spills, and maintain product integrity.
5. Maintain detailed records of transfers, volumes, cleaning schedules, and safety checks.
6. Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage and confined space procedures.
7. Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet operational goals.
8. Monitor the inventory levels of all materials on each packaging line. Transport materials from the materials staging area and deliver to the appropriate packaging line, as needed, to ensure there are no delays in production due to inadequate supply.
9. Ensure that all materials delivered to the packaging line are appropriately identified per SOP and GMP regulations. 
10. Confirm with the packaging batch record and any computer-generated picklists that the appropriate materials are approved and are delivered for the appropriate production lot. Ensure that all materials delivered to the packaging line are appropriately documented in the packaging batch record and associated picklists.
11. Monitor inventory of Zone 1 gowning supplies such as shoe covers, hair covers, beard covers and gloves. Monitor inventory of general packaging supplies such as copier paper and cleaning solutions. Replenish materials, as needed.
12. Manage the transport of in-process waste drums to and from the packaging area. Transfer in-process waste to the appropriate storage totes, once the material is appropriately measured, documented, and reconciled.
13. When needed, perform the duties required at the assigned workstations on the packaging lines. These duties include, but are not limited to, visual inspections of product, manual insertion of product labeling, placing filled units in shipper cases, measurement and documentation of in-process waste, assembly of finished product kits, Re-inspections, and case weight checks/verification.
14. Perform general housekeeping activities to ensure work area, materials staging area and packaging areas remain clean and tidy
15. Assist with line changeovers/set-up between product lots to include removal/addition of materials, cleaning of area and packaging line, and cleaning of equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Packaging Material Handler – Level II

1. Use a lift truck to pull materials from warehouse storage racks per computer-generated picklists and place in materials staging area for transport to packaging lines.
2. Remove finished pallets from the packaging lines/staging area and transport to finished product storage area in warehouse.
3. Use and RF scanner gun to scan appropriate barcodes to record the entry of finished product inventory in the appropriate bin location in computer systems. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Applied math and measurement skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Recordkeeping and documentation accuracy.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• 2 years Experience in industrial cleaning, bulk handling, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to operate transfer equipment and understand fluid dynamics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, and work in confined spaces.
• Familiarity with OSHA and environmental regulations is a plus.
• Experience in cGMP environment preferred. 
• Forklift certification preferred.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions: 

• Requires lifting up to a maximum of 30 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Some bending, stooping, squatting is required.
• Pushing and/or pulling pallet lifts for transport of materials.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. PAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PAI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. PAI uses E-Verify.

PAI Pharma is a nicotine-free campus , meaning the use of nicotine products—including cigarettes, vaping, chewing tobacco, and any other nicotine-containing substances—is strictly prohibited on company property. All employees should be able to complete their full shift without the need to use nicotine . By joining PAI Pharma, you agree to adhere to our nicotine-free workplace policy, which supports a healthier environment for all employees.

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