What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler 1 position at Merck?
A career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 60,300 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role:
The Material Handler I is responsible for receiving, storage and distributing of inventory (raw materials, client samples and finished goods) to and from the department. This involves physical handling of inventory, as well as maintaining accurate system records for all transactions made to and from the department.
Responsibilitie will include but are not limited to:
- Receive materials, client samples and internal finished goods on a daily basis. Check and process received items in line with appropriate quality procedures (physical / quantity check and paperwork verification).
- Ensure inventory is stored in line with agreed quality / regulatory compliance (e.g. segregation, temperature control), and provide traceability through maintenance of accurate system transactions (Oracle or LIMS).
- Maintain stock accuracy at all times through timely system maintenance such as participation in physical counting and routine disposal program.
- Prepare and ship materials in line with client requirements and in accordance with relevant shipping SOP documentation. Shipping includes collation of appropriate documentation (permits / licenses) and coordination with any specialist shipping organizations.
- Equipment monitoring/maintenance where under the specific responsibility of the department.
- Perform inter-site shipment of sample/material via internal transportation or courier.
- Sample management for storage contracts through BioRepository (site transfer, storage and shipping) and associated system transactions.
- Provide assistance with some aspects of QC material release where appropriate and agreed with Quality and Support Services management.
- Support improvement initiatives as agreed by line management with a view to streamlining processes, making cost savings or reducing waste.
- Operate material handling equipment (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack, dock lever, etc.).
- Communicate and interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
- Assists with regulatory agency and client audits if input is required from the department.
- Requires minimal to general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.
- Maintain familiarity with BioReliance quality systems such as BRIQS and the SOP revision processes.
- Maintains a standard upkeep of the facility through daily cleaning.
- Perform tasks in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP).
- Comply with company health and safety regulations and procedures.
Physical Attributes:
- Ability to lift weight or exert force up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a wide range of temperatures including cold storage
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- 1 years computer experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in logistics within a life science company
- Knowledge of basic computer systems and logistics related databases
- Ability to operate a hand truck, pallet jack, and other basic warehouse equipment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work overtime and flexible shifts
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