What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at SHL Medical?
SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.
Job Overview
The Materials Handler position is responsible for movement of material and operation of Material movement equipment in the building by performing the following duties.
Main Responsibilities
- Maintaining Process Driven movement with strict adherence to safety and process procedures.
- Store materials as designated by Warehouse, Quality, and Operations.
- Unload deliveries at Shipping & Receiving areas and perform a gross visual inspection of the material, proper temperature, and documentation. Review and fill out the proper documentation for receiving and coordinate delivery to the recipient or follow the material flow if intended for production.
- Prepare materials for inbound and outbound transfers between the site, external warehouse (s) or other partners.
- Perform system transactions necessary to accurately reflect actions, via handheld scanning and the EWM (ERP) system.
- Label, package, identify, and count (from labels and documentation) received items.
- Ensure that Warehouse and Refrigerators are neat, clean, and organized at all times.
- Picking & Staging
- Loading & Unloading racks & trucks
- Put-Aways / Inventory Control
- Cycle counts
- Take a new direction and implement the new task or process.
- Be proficient in all warehouse equipment use.
- Ensure daily maintenance checks are complete.
- Complete, organize, and file all necessary documentation following proper GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
- Track Time out of Refrigeration and fill out other GMP documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualification
- High School Diploma or Equivalent; college degree preferred. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a degree or combination of training and experience may be acceptable.
- Forklift Driving Experience
- Material Movement equipment experience
- Experience with wrapping equipment or other packaging machines and/or processes.
- Knowledge of warehouse and inventory concepts in a distribution environment preferred.
- Experience working in highly regulated industries such as Medical Devices, pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, etc.
- Computer literate – MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, SAP, or an equivalent Warehouse Management ERP System.
- Experience with temperature-controlled products is highly preferred
- Ability to move equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds within the facility using various body positions
- Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift
- Corrected vision to 20/30
- Ability to work atop elevated positions
- Occasionally works around odorous and/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves
- Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
- (Ability to attain cleanroom gowning certification and work with hazardous materials, including saints)
- Frequent bending, stooping, and prolonged working overhead
- Ability to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation
- Available to work Monday- Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30 PM, flex OT
We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
- Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry
- Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
- Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization
