What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temp-Warehouse Associate position at Alkermes, Inc.?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Warehouse Associate handles receipts from carriers, unpacks and checks the condition and content of deliveries against purchase orders and packing slips, and distributes materials to end users. This individual will coordinate corrections of shipment errors through Purchasing. Other duties may be assigned by the Manager.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensuring the security, tracking, and accountability of materials and goods required for inventory control of controlled and non-controlled items.
- Data input into the SAP system for receiving / shipping of controlled /non-controlled and DEA Controlled Materials, quarantining materials, and transferring material to and from Manufacturing into released materials and shipments.
- Physical and administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution of materials for all departments.
- Maintain adherence to established protocols and applicable SOPs for shipping / receiving, and recognize and correct deviations from those protocols and procedures.
- Ensuring all cGMP material receipts are handled in accordance with applicable FDA/DEA and cGMP procedures and properly segregated in the warehouse.
- Maintaining security and tracking of all controlled substance and regulated materials receipts and / or shipments.
- Ensuring all receipts, transfers, and shipments are promptly entered into SAP in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures.
- Coordinating with end users and vendors for returned shipments.
- Performing accurate Cycle Counts and investigations into errors that are found.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent analytical, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.
- Must be extremely service and internal customer oriented.
- Must be able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Must be a proactive problem solver.
- Knowledge of routine shipping procedures (i.e. Fed Ex, Airborne, UPS, etc.).
- Knowledge of shipping procedures for hazardous materials.
- Knowledge of material receipt, quarantine, release, distribution, and reconciliation procedures.
- Experience with material handling equipment: forklifts, hand truck, and two-wheel dolly.
- Requires strong math skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. overhead.
- Working knowledge of CGMPs, OSHA, EPA, and FDA regulations related to warehousing.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be familiar with roads and highways in the area.
- Must have basic computer skills and good math skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must be punctual, dependable, and organized.
- Attention to detail, especially as related to documentation and materials CGMP.
- Positive attitude and excellent work ethic and a team player.
- Understands company objectives.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two (2) years direct SAP experience in a receiving / shipping operation, preferably in a cGMP environment.
- Associates degree or BA / BS considered a plus.
- Must be familiar with DOT and cGMP requirements and documentation.
Why join Team Alkermes?
Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.
Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021-2023).
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.
Degree LevelHigh School Diploma / GED
