The opportunity
This position is responsible for the execution of the sampling function in the warehouse. Other warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, material staging, inventory maintenance and record keeping in compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures is also required.
Essential Ares of Responsibility:
All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.
Responsible for receipt and sampling of all raw materials, other chemicals and supplies.
Responsible for maintaining and moving sample quantities in electronic system.
Responsible for ensuring that materials are staged properly for production areas.
Responsible for loading and unloading trucks and other vehicles delivering or picking up controlled and non-controlled substances from the premises.
Responsible for completing documents required in Production, QC and R&D, and updates to all manual and automated records as required.
Responsible for granting access of authorized individuals to controlled substance storage areas.
Responsible for training new employees on sampling processes and procedures.
Responsible for ensuring that the required sampling workflow is met to eliminate downtime.
Responsible for assisting in additional warehouse activities such as shipping, receiving, staging and inventory maintenance as needed.
Responsible for completing training requirements and maintaining compliance with all assignments.
Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Batch Record instructions.
Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.
Your experience and qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Education/Certification/Experience:
Requires High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year warehouse or related experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing industries. Prefer 3 years related experience
Prefer forklift experience/certification
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Basic computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office products (additional experience with systems such as LMS, ERP, etc. preferred
Ability to receive instruction and follow directions
Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management
Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills
Ability to follow company policies and procedures
Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements
Ability to read and interpret documents and make basic judgments on the suitability of received goods
Ability to operate and troubleshoot warehouse equipment
Detail oriented with ability to identify errors and/or inconsistencies while performing tasks
Problem Solving:
Works on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required
Exercises judgment within specifically defined practices and policies and selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments
May be asked to recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constant:
Standing for extended periods of time at workstation or equipment
Walking to move short distances quickly and frequently
Frequent:
Stooping, Kneeling and/or Crouching – bending body, spine and/or legs
Grasping – applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
Using fingers to perform activities such as picking, pinching or typing
Climbing – use of feet, legs, hands and/or arms to ascend or descend
Repetitive Motions – frequent motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Lifting – raising from lower to upper and/or moving objects horizontally – up to 50 lbs. and more than 50 lbs (with assistance)
Occasional:
Sitting for extended periods of time at workstation or mobile equipment
Visual Acuity:
Perform activities such as operating machines (i.e. lathes and drill presses) where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach
Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at a distance close to the eyes
Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Frequent exposure to moderate to loud noise levels
Constant exposure to moving mechanical parts and/or moving equipment
May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed for assigned process (i.e. safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)
