Material Handler

Job description

  Job facts

JOB SUMMARY:

The Material Handler performs the physical and administrative tasks involved in receiving, order fulfillment, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. This role manages CLIA's inventory from consumables to critical reagent finished good.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Receives incoming materials, services, and supplies by unpacking and checking goods against purchase orders and packing slips, and completing transactions in the ERP system
·  Ensures proper documentation is received for incoming raw materials (Certificates of Analysis, MSDS); establishes and maintains files for documentation from suppliers
·  Labels and transfers approved material to appropriate temperature controlled storage locations
·  Establishes an organized system and maintains raw material, consumable, and retained product inventories for manufacturing, managing both the physical storage of items and the electronic tracking systems
·  Verifies material expiration dates, ensures adequate shelf-life for the life of the finished product, and manages the disposition of expired raw goods
·  Pulls and issues material for manufacturing work orders
·  Performs and/or assists in cycle count activities
·  Monitors reorder points to ensure sufficient inventory levels for consumables, and initiates requisitions to keep stock at sufficient levels
·  Completes electronic transactions in the company-wide ERP system, including receipts and work order completion
·  Prepares documents, instructions, and other required paperwork for shipping as needed
·  Assists manufacturing team with fill and finish, and final assembly activities
·  Collaborates with Reagent Manufacturing's customers to help maintain shared, temperature-controlled storage space

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal Training/Education:

·  A biotechnology certificate, college level molecular biology coursework, or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

·  At least 2 years of experience with material handling/inventory control.
·  Experienced with computerized ERP systems for inventory management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·  Successful track record who must be comfortable with a fast-paced environment
·  Knowledge of chemical handling and laboratory safety
·  Skilled with Excel
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to maintain open, effective communication with coworkers, managers, and non-laboratory personnel
·  Must be able to safely lift up to 75 pounds

·  Who we are

At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.