Technician, Distribution

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company improving everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products. With a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals, and consumer health products, Apotex is the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company. Headquartered in Toronto, Apotex has regional offices worldwide, including in the United States, Mexico, and India.

About the role

Responsible for performing material movement duties in the warehouse, including physical receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to pick orders and re-stock, ensuring product, lot numbers, and quantities are correct and SAP is updated.
• Pack shipments using SAP, verifying correct product, lot numbers, and quantities; wrapping, labeling, and weighing skids; and ensuring proper order and shipping labels are attached.
• Ship orders using a computerized freight management system.
• Move materials to best utilize warehouse space.
• Operate warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner while remaining compliant with all appropriate equipment trainings.
• Physically receive materials and verify the accuracy of shipments by checking for overages, shortages, and damaged goods.
• Notify Inventory Analyst of any inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure all work is performed in full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Standard Operating Documents (SOD’s), and Safe Work Procedures (SWP’s).
• Ensure all training documents are read and understood before signing the training records.
• Adhere to all internal and external regulations according to the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintain commitment to corporate mission statement and initiatives.
• Participate in internal/external audits, inspections, and assessments as necessary.
• Work as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Work in a safe manner, collaborating as a team to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exhibit organizational values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence to all compliance programs, including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• Perform all other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication).
• Knowledge of material handling equipment is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations.
• Willing to work various shifts and/or overtime when needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a logistics environment preferred (pharmaceutical experience an asset).