Warehouse Operator I

About the role

The purpose of this role is to assist in the warehouse operations of a pharmaceutical manufacturing company. This is a multifunctional role where the primary nature of this job is to serve as a Warehouse Operator. As a secondary requirement, this position will be expected to provide support to other operational functions to include but not limited to Packaging Operations, Manufacturing Operations, and Facilities Operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receipt and dispensing of Raw materials and Packing materials.
• Receiving and storing finished goods and miscellaneous items.
• Ensuring all products are stored in proper conditions, protected against any unnecessary spillage or deterioration.
• Inspecting all materials for damage.
• Dispatching finished goods.
• Cleaning and sanitizing warehouse area.
• Operating, cleaning, and calibrating machinery.
• Verifying and maintaining accurate inventory of all warehouse materials and updating daily logs.
• Checking the approved material before dispensing and generating labels from system.
• Ensuring safe, effective material movement in the warehouse and production areas.
• Loading and offloading trucks using proper equipment.
• Working individually and in collaboration with others as part of a team.
• Helping the QA Department in sampling process as needed.
• Collaborating with other departments to include but not limited to QC, Production, Packaging, and Engineering.
• Executing procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performing duties through the proper safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
• Performing other related duties assigned.
• Inspect carriers/trailers of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Escorts drivers always when in the facility.
• Receives and unloads freight, checks for damaged goods, verify items and quantities received with BOL, Packing List, PO, etc.
• Moves materials as required for sampling, inspection, status label changes, etc.
• Move materials from Quarantine to Released or Rejected areas as directed by Quality Assurance.
• Picks materials from Released inventory following GMP rules as required per production schedule, pick list, or production record requirement.
• Make the necessary documentation entries.
• Deliver materials to specified locations.
• Load outbound freight as specified in BOL’s after confirming material or production descriptions, lot numbers, count and quantities.
• Performs inventory counts as required.
• Maintains assigned areas in a clean and orderly state.
• Performs minor and spot cleaning as required.
• Verifies documentation and reports for accuracy.
• Complies with all aspects of quality management system, cGMP policies, documentation and record keeping in accordance with industry and FDA standards and Safety and sanitation regulations.
• Performs a combination of manual and clerical shipping and/or receiving duties which may require the use of hand trucks, forklifts, and other devices, as well as computers to maintain data.
• Follows shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routes, schedules and requirements.
• Receives incoming materials or prepares material for shipment.
• Un/packs or un/wraps items such as finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, building materials, office supplies, equipment, etc.
• Verifies quantity, weight, and conformance of materials to stated identifications.
• Logs receipt of items on systems, processes freight bills, packing sheets, and other documents.
• Reports materials shipped and bills of lading, and posts weight and shipping charges and routes merchandise to destinations.
• Maintain shipping, receiving, staging, kitting and storage areas that are compliant, efficient, effective and safe.
• Owns inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An accredited college certificate or university degree is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Proficiency in the English language (Speaking/Reading/Writing) to understand work instructions and document results.
• Knowledge of fundamental cGMP and regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including, OSHA.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to do heavy lifting / bending frequently.
• Exert an amount of force continuously and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force rarely by utilizing a hand truck to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE is required.
• Individuals may be required to wear respiratory devices that include but are not limited to: Air Purifying Respirators (APR) which include half-face and full-face negative pressure respirators, hooded powered air purifying respirators, or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), which include hooded or full face supplied air respirators.