Material Handler (cGMP Environment)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting warehouse operations within a cGMP-regulated biologics/cell therapy manufacturing environment. This role ensures proper receipt, storage, distribution, and inventory control of materials in compliance with FDA regulations and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and distribute materials in a cGMP warehouse

• Perform order picking, pulling, and issuance of materials to manufacturing

• Conduct cycle counting and inventory reconciliation

• Handle lot/batch-controlled materials with strict traceability

• Manage rejected and expired material disposition

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely

• Maintain controlled temperature and humidity storage conditions

• Support pest control monitoring and environmental compliance

• Accurately document all transactions in ERP/MRP systems

• Follow SOPs and maintain audit-ready documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in a relevant science discipline OR equivalent work experience

• 0 3 years of experience in a cGMP warehouse environment

• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, biologics, or cell therapy industry

• Strong understanding of FDA and cGMP regulations

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Cycle counting

  • Lot/batch handling

  • Inventory control

  • Order picking/pulling

• Forklift operating experience (certification preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• Knowledge of APICS best practices

• Experience working in temperature-controlled storage environments (2 8 C, freezer, etc.)