Warehouse / Logistics Associate

Job description

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Job Purpose:

The Bioprocess Material Associate works within a team of individuals in support of receiving, sampling, dispensing, material supply and shipping of drug substance at warehouse and dispensing facility.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Responsible for Warehouse and/or Dispensing Activities, such as Incoming Goods Receipt, RM Sampling- including RAMAN Spectroscopy testing where required, put-away, RM Dispensing in Grade C, pick for manufacturing, shipping Drug Substance, etc.

· Provide support to site for the on-site distribution of materials to key internal customers, i.e. manufacturing, labs, MS&T, etc.

· Extensive use of key warehouse/dispensary equipment, reach truck, VNA, motorized pallet trucks, Downflow Booth, Scales, Drum tippers, etc.

· Extensive use of COMET (SAP) system to track inventory, MES system within the dispensary operation and LIMS system for sampling operations.

· Initiate & promote continuous improvements and process improvement within the warehouse/dispensary operations area.

· Proactively seek opportunities for reduce cost and increase productivity, i.e. reduction in consumable spend, improved scheduling, trusted dispense opportunities, etc.

· Review and update the Warehouse and Dispensary procedures when required.

Qualification and Experience

General competencies:

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to work in a cross functional collaborative environment.

· Flexible and willing to learn and develop.

Technical:

· Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

3.3 Education/Experience:

· Leaving Cert or equivalent

· Level 6 qualification in a related discipline. (Preferred but not essential)

· 1 year experience in warehouse, dispensary, logistics, or manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating industry.

· Experienced and trained on reach truck, counterbalance truck, VNA truck and motorized pallet truck.

· Experience on use of equipment used in a RM sampling/dispensary operation, i.e. downflow booths, scales, fume hoods, drum movers.