Experienced Operator Materials Handler

About the role

At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute. This commitment is reflected in our ongoing efforts to create a culture of belonging and innovation, which drives our mission to improve health for humanity.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and issue materials and chemicals in accordance with company safety standards.
• Safely handle and transport chemicals using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools (e.g., spill trays, drum dollies) if required.
• If leaks, or unsafe conditions are noticed; escalate concerns immediately to the EHS department.
• Prevents mixes of components and facilitates the delivery and handling of the raw material, office supplies and materials to be used in the work stations.
• Receives lots of products from Manufacturing according to the work plan. Segregates and distributes the lots according to FIFO and/or established priorities.
• Dispatches the raw material, office supplies and materials to each area.
• Maintains inventory levels of the raw material and of the "processing supplies" required in manufacturing according to the Kanban system established by area.
• Transports materials from one department to another manually or by using haul equipment.
• Configures the batches of products that are sent to be sterilized, when required.
• Performs material count, as required by the "Cycle Count" program.
• Generates reports in SAP or others to identify discrepancies.
• Participates and executes corrective actions as required.
• Is responsible for ensuring that the established "Cycle Count" metrics are met.
• Prepares requisition of materials using established forms as STD. (Stock Transfer Document), etc.
• Captures and submits material inventory adjustments through "Material Inventory Transaction" (MIT's).
• Coordinates the acquisition of materials and equipment with the Buyer.
• Fulfills follow-up on purchase orders and report any situation to the Area Supervisor.
• Collects and sends reusable materials to the corresponding suppliers for those products that apply, such as the Cartridge and Viper trays.
• Ensures compliance with material efficiency, safety, quality and assistance based on the financial goals of the organization.
• Responsible for training on the operations established in the training plan.
• Participates in team meetings, contributes to problem solving and data analysis.
• Motivates and provides effective leadership skills to maintain the highest quality level of productivity and efficiency.
• Safely and effectively utilizes necessary equipment and tools (scanning equipment, shrink wrap and ladders, etc.) while maintaining proper housekeeping standards for clean and conducive environment.
• Maintains a safe environment anticipating and solving emerging situations.
• Performs special projects directed by Supervisor/Manager.
• Facilitates communication to associates and creates a Credo-based environment.
• Ensures correct policies and guidelines are followed to maintain compliance with all regulatory and corporate policies (Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards, etc.).

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a manufacturing-related environment.
• Warehouse, shipping, and/or inventory control experience preferred.
• Medical Device industry experience is preferred.
• FDA/GMP Regulatory or Quality Assurance experience preferred.