Raw Material (Chemical) Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify incoming raw materials requiring sampling and inspection.
• Collect representative raw material samples utilizing approved sampling procedures.
• Complete all required documentation and sampling records accurately and legibly.
• Submit samples to the Quality Control Laboratory for analytical testing.
• Maintain daily sample logs to ensure proper tracking and timely testing of all materials.
• Apply quarantine and quality status labels to incoming materials.
• Ensure all incoming materials are properly identified and controlled until released by Quality.
• Receive, stage, and transport raw materials within the facility.
• Move materials to designated quarantine, approved, or storage locations.
• Operate material handling equipment including: Forklifts, Electric pallet jacks, Hand pallet jacks, Warehouse scanners and inventory systems.
• Verify inventory transactions and material movements within WMS/QAD systems.
• Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy initiatives, and warehouse organization.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate inventory, receiving, and sampling records.
• Ensure compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), SOPs, and company policies.
• Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS), scanners, and electronic inventory controls.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, or quality concerns to management promptly.
• Afford assistance with investigations related to raw material discrepancies when required.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Promote a safe working environment and comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Follow all PPE requirements and material handling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of receiving, sampling, and storage areas.
• Make recommendations for improving warehouse efficiency, quality compliance, and safety.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Production, Quality Control, and Management teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.