Material Handler

About the role

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

We are currently looking for a Material Handler who assists in the day to day activities relating to shipping, receiving and inventory control functions supporting Pharmaceutical fill/finish Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Handles all shipping responsibilities to include preparing required shipment/delivery documentation, maintaining shipping requests and schedules, and inventory control of supplies to meet all potential shipping needs.
• Ability to oversee and run Receiving and Inventory Control, as well as Shipping.
• Ability to lead Continuous Improvement Projects assisting in the development of alternative shipping methods.
• Loads and/or unloads material between dock and truck, moving materials between statuses and locations within the plants.
• Prepares temperature sensitive shipments according to procedure minimizing time removed from controlled environment.
• Prepares declarations and ships dangerous goods in strict compliance with current IATA and DOT regulations.
• Processes delivered materials according to procedure placing an added immediacy on temperature sensitive receipts.
• Evaluates supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers and provides feedback on rate suppliers and distributors. Direct contact with transportation companies for shipping quotes and to arrange shipments.
• Prepare work-in-process (WIP) and lot specific kits supporting Manufacturing.
• Records and maintains accurate inventory logs for all manufacturing components. Researches inventory discrepancies and reports findings.
• Conducts materials handling operations in strict accordance with written SOPs assuring that operations are conducted in compliance with strict cGMP procedures.
• Processes manufacturing and shipping supplies as outlined in procedures.
• Performs material sampling as required.
• Performs cycle counts, expiration date maintenance and maintains all material storage locations.
• Ensures proper storage, segregation and area labeling of raw material storage areas, and processes expired and nonconforming materials to a restricted area and place on-hold.
• Attends semi-annual DOT and IATA training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time up to 4 hours without a break
• Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects
• Ability to lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds, unassisted

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience preferred
• Knowledge of practices and procedures regarding transportation of temperature sensitive materials required.
• Ability to prioritize, to make good decisions and multi-task.
• Intermediate math and computer skills. Good written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Self-motivator, reliable, follows instructions and can perform duties with minimal guidance
• Willing to put the team first.
• Must understand cGMP requirements and strict adherence to safety policies and practices
• Strong commitment to excellence and quality with a positive working attitude.
• Valid drivers' license
• APICS coursework or certification a plus
• Previous DOT and IATA training preferred
• ERP software experience is a plus

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future