Material Handler, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Material Handler, Cell Therapy

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At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

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

Shifts Available: TBD

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

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

Knowledge and Skills:

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

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $64,080 - $77,700 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based, and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles, the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients, or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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