Warehouse Support Operator (Contract)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for receiving, processing, and accounting of raw materials in support of Genezen at our Indiana location. Unloading/loading of materials at docks, receiving of materials, storage of material in appropriate storage zones, preparation, and shipping to customer orders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Operate and maintain SISPQ (Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality) of all cGMP consumables (e.g., raw material), finished product, and equipment throughout the supply chain life cycle.
• Accurately enter and process new material requests within the appropriate system.
• Track purchase order acknowledgments, order confirmations, expected delivery dates, and shipment updates.
• Review and manage minimum and maximum inventory levels weekly using master planning tools to support material availability.
• Assist the Buyer with verifying purchase order pricing, quantities, lead times, and other purchasing information for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, and Supply Chain teams to identify material needs and support the timely availability of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages, delays, or other material availability concerns.
• Conduct physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
• Receive incoming materials and ensure they are properly stored in designated warehouse locations in accordance with established procedures.
• Pick, stage, and issue materials to support production activities.
• Process inventory movements, transfers, and other material transactions accurately within the inventory management system.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support overall warehouse organization and inventory accuracy.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Adaptability required as work schedule may change based on business needs.
• Criminal background check required.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

• High school diploma required
• Associate Degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred

ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of experience with cGMP
• 2+ years of Shipping/Receiving related functions in a cGMP environment
• Previous experience in materials management / ERP software preferred
• Prior pharmaceutical or food manufacturing/processing experience
• 1 year of stand-up fork-lift experience

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry and cGMP
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook, with teh capability to learn in more detail
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, including following instructions and procedures (SOPs, cGMP)
• Must be able to multitask effectively, with a high level of organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong focus on customer service
• Good documentation skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to meet the following physical demands:

Work Environment

• Regularly required to work around large machinery and typical utilities seen in pharmaceutical facilities.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; hazardous waste; and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally exposed to extremely loud noise levels.

Movement

• Frequently required to stand; sit; walk; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Lifting

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Vision

• Frequently utilize close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Communication

• Frequently required to communicate by talking, hearing, using telephone and e-mail