GMP Pharma Forklift Operator (ONSITE)

Please note that this is a 1 year contract position.

Forklift experience required. The normal hours for this position will be 8:30am 5:00pm. Overtime will be required as needed. Must be able to work for periods of time at temperatures as cold as -20 C while wearing appropriate PPE when required.

Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
A minimum of one to two years of related experience in a distribution-related environment and a GMP environment is required.
The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required.
Experience operating a forklift truck, pallet jack, and other material-handling equipment
Experience working in Biotechnology, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and/or Consumer Product Manufacturing.
Experience working with SAP is preferred.
This position requires the ability to work overtime hours when required.

Responsibilities:
Pick/Pack customer and manufacturing orders to conform with order instructions, transportation regulations, and department SOP s. Load all freight on carriers in accordance with Shipping and manifest reports and Bills of Lading
Unload truck and palletize all incoming materials and store/deliver to appropriate area/individual. Visually identifies and inspects incoming materials for accuracy and condition prior to signing receipt documents. Enters computerized receipt information into the MRP system where applicable
Controls, handles, and stores manufacturing components, raw materials, chemicals, finished goods, instrumentation, and hazardous materials from receipt to issue. Maintains inventory accuracy, and proper storage of materials by status and ensures that all materials are moved on a timely basis.
Generate carrier manifest reports, order status reports, and shipping labels. Process opening and closing of the day checklist in accordance with department SOP s
Process all materials for scrap when required in accordance with medical and/or hazardous waste regulations along with receipt, storage, and destruction of returned goods in accordance with the Return Goods Policy
Maintains the work area in a neat and orderly fashion at all times and complies with cGMP s and Good Housekeeping Practices
This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as assigned.

Physical & Work Condition Demands
Must be able to work for periods of time at temperatures as cold as -20 C while wearing appropriate PPE when required
Must be capable of significant physical labor
Must be capable of operating in a fast-paced, teamwork environment
Must wear company-issued uniform and safety shoes
Must be willing to rotate through all functional areas of Distribution: Shipping, Receiving and Warehousing
Must be able to work overtime as required
Must be able to operate a fork truck and willing to participate in the safety drug screening program

Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A4054.