Warehouse Technician/Dispensing Operator ( 1st & 2nd Shifts Available)

About the role

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. (GPI) is a subsidiary of Granules India Ltd. Over the past 34 years the company has grown to become the 10th fastest‑growing generic pharma company in the United States, operating sites in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia. GPI handles research and development through manufacturing and packaging of medicines, including pulsatile drug release tablets and capsules, orally disintegrating modified‑release tablets, modified‑release suspensions, and controlled‑substance capabilities within an abuse‑deterrent technology platform. The company is dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, quality, and commercialization of generic drugs.

As a Warehouse Technician/Dispensing Operator you will stage and dispense raw and packaging materials, clean the dispensing room, and ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs. You will also inspect and sample incoming raw/packaging material and follow all safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dispensing room according to SOPs and the specifications in the Batch Manufacturing Record.
• Document all set‑up and cleaning activities in the logbook and other required paperwork.
• Dispense approved raw or packaging material from the warehouse as directed by the SOP and Production Batch Record.
• Verify material information against the Batch Manufacturing Record before dispensing.
• Issue material and record issuance information in the Production Batch Record, inventory card, and other paperwork.
• Enforce FIFO (First‑In‑First‑Out) on all material withdrawals.
• Check expiry and retest dates of all material before dispensing.
• Clean the dispensing room after completion of dispensing per SOP.
• Store raw and packaging material in qualified warehouse locations after dispensing.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of warehouse flooring and storage locations.
• Perform daily calibration of equipment.
• Keep the staging area and dispensing room clean during operations.
• Follow company policies, safety procedures, cGMP, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain SAP Material Management inventory by daily issuing and receiving raw materials.
• Understand SAP process flow from material receipt to finished‑product shipping.
• Use SAP T‑codes for material receipt and issuance.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma; Associate Degree preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
• Experience in dispensing, weighing, or mixing raw materials is highly preferred.
• Forklift experience highly preferred; willingness to learn forklift operation if not experienced.
• Experience with SAP Material Management is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated cGMP compliance within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Ability to write and maintain cGMP documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and re‑prioritize tasks as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Close‑vision visual ability required.
• Ability to lift and move approximately 50 lb drums or containers.
• Ability to work in confined areas.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.