Material Handler

Responsibilities

• Performs inventory control: cycle counts, material stocking and replenishment, scrapping, at a minimum.
• Support material expiry, segregation, allocation, and maintains material condition requirements.
• Quantifies and maintains materials in production dispensary.
• Support timing of replenishment needs according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.
• Records material handling data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs.
• Performs inspection and receipt of incoming raw materials and components in coordination with defined specifications and in collaboration with Incoming Quality Control.
• Prioritize kit production and verification based on demand from the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics in support of manufacturing operations.
• Perform material transactions using ERP system to systematically capture material movements and run inventory / transactional reports.
• Provide material cleaning, kit production, and kit verification support in CNC and Iso 8 Grade C environments.
• Support room / equipment cleaning using powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR certified).
• Report safety incidents, near miss, good catches at time of occurrence.
• Support and conduct daily safety area inspections and walkthroughs.
• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete warehousing tasks required by shift schedule.
• Must be able to work in an environment with blood derived components.
• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• No direct reports will be assigned to this job role.
• Available to work OT when business requires.
• Willing to work staggered day shift hours.

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to lift up to 60 lbs at knee/waist height and 30 lbs to shoulder height using proper body mechanics; push/pull materials requiring up to 60 lbs of force.
• Able to operate material-handling equipment (manual and powered pallet jacks, forklifts, pallet exchangers, stretch wrappers and department vehicles for intra-site material delivery) per training and authorization.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks, prolonged standing, bending, and reaching.
• Able to safely handle chemical disinfectants, flammable materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• Able to handle dry ice and frozen materials, access ultra-low freezers (-80°C) and work in a cold-room environments (2–8°C).
• Ability to independently don, doff, and wear required PPE during work shift including sterile scrubs, gloves, safety shoes, and safety glasses (kitting/dispensary) or safety shoes and cut-resistant gloves (non-kitting).
• Ability to use step stools to reach and handle materials.
• Must have the ability to work around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.
• Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment are required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet.
• Makeup, gum, nail polish, or other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.
• Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions.
• Reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.
• Designated areas may prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers, handheld devices and documentation.
• Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulated industry.
• Knowledge of ERP EWM Systems.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• General understanding of cGMPs.
• Technical writing capability.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Inventory control and/or management.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 1-2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience. OR High School diploma/GED and 2-4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.