Material Handler

Position: Material Handler

Location: Devens, MA 01434

Duration: 6 Months Assignment - Possible extension

Working Schedule: Panama Schedule - 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Note: A valid Driver's License is required (CDL preferred)

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Material Handler role is responsible to perform routine Material Operations activities across the Cell Therapy Facility including receiving, sampling, warehousing, material cleaning, kitting & delivery

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

General Work Activities

* Maintain a safe work environment


* Deliver the right material, to the right location, at the right time while adhering to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. The ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required

* Perform routine Material Operations activities across the Cell Therapy Facility including receiving, sampling, warehousing, material cleaning, kitting & delivery

* Coordinate, pack & ship materials to both domestic and international markets, including hazardous materials

* Work on routine assignments per written procedures with little to no instruction; work on new assignments with general instructions

Documentation

* Complete GMP forms and/or batch records

* Perform SAP transactions of inventoried materials and their movements to ensure compliance & inventory accuracy

* Author procedures

Collaborate & Partner

* Interact effectively with Materials Operations Staff, Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing. Regular interaction with external contractors such as transportation drivers

* Collaborate with cross-functional employees & department managers to solve work-related problems and perform run-the-business activities


* Support process investigations & CAPAs

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education: * High school Diploma / GED. Additional post-secondary education resulting in an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred

* An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute

* Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD

Experience * Minimum 4+ years of experience in warehousing (preferably GMP) or performing material operations activities


* Proficiency in MS Office applications

* Knowledge of inventory systems (preferably SAP)


* Strong written and verbal communication skills


* Demonstrated experience to communicate problem statements and escalate concerns

Work Requirements

* A valid Driver's License (CDL preferred)

* Operate in a GMP warehouse environment & gown into GMP clean room areas

* Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by procedures & signage. May come in contact with hazardous material requiring additional

PPE including respiratory protection (employee must be physically capable to wear a respirator)

* May be required to work alternate shift schedules, including shift or weekend coverage

* Operate motor vehicles including, 24 ft box trucks, fork lifts and other motorized material handling equipment

* Perform material picking activities at heights of up to 25 ft with required fall protection


* Perform activities as physical job, where employee may have to lift as much as 50 pounds and regularly bend reach & walk