Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

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Job Description

About the role:

You will help develop a new facility to bring Takeda additional capacity for coordinating shipping, receiving and material transfer throughout the facility. You will receive Covington and Round Lake raw materials for our manufacturing partners; Perform and verify multiple tasks associated with daily operations in our warehouse. Also responsible for Operations in Plasma which include receipt of plasma units and support in the disposition and transfer of Plasma using the Automated Plasma Dispositioning System (APDS). You will provide support to Plasma and Ambient warehouse operations using JD Edwards (JDE) inventory management system. You will also be responsible for simultaneous assigned tasks and demonstrate effectiveness in task accuracy and project completion in a team-oriented environment. You will also assist Supervisor in obtaining maximum efficiency and productivity in Warehouse and Plasma Operations.

How you will contribute:

• Directs carrier drivers upon reporting. Assigns trailers scheduled to be unloaded or loaded at specific times through warehouse management systems.
• Assist supervisor in resolving discrepancies between production and warehouse concerning inventory counts and other problems encountered.
• Resolve any discrepancies between shipper’s packing list and quantities received before being entered into warehouse management system.
• Prepare all documents and physical assignments necessary for shift to perform productively daily.
• Notifies logistics departments of equipment shortages or other related issues.
• Complete bill of lading, packing list, seal assignment, and bar code assignments for each order.
• Cross trains and assists with back up clerks.
• Comply with SOPs, GMPs, safety rules and regulations, and departmental procedures.
• Provide leadership to enhance performance of department and take charge in the absence of the Supervisor and Warehouse Lead.
• Support all local Manufacturing Plasma Operations.
• Receive physically and electronically plasma shipments.
• Main responsibility is the Automated and Manual Disposition of plasma units per schedule.
• Help with the Staging of Disposition plasma to be delivered to production.
• Segregate questionable plasma units found in any area of the +5°C area and -20°C area to be process as “On Hold” or “Quarantine” status.
• Operate material handling equipment (such as forklifts and pallet-jack)
• Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines and operate in compliance with FDA, OSHA, and MSDS.
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Perform daily cleaning of the production area to maintain in GMP fashion.
• Participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams which may be applicable.
• Keep an updated record of training, including new revision on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and any other training that is required for the department.
• May perform other duties as assigned. What You Bring to Takeda:
  • Requires a HS Diploma and minimum 4+ years of related experience.
  • 5+ years of warehouse and/or technical office experience required.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products.Important Considerations

    At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. You may:

    • Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
    • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Frequently lift, carry push, pull, or move objects and repetitive motions.
    • Subject to inside environmental conditions.
    • Work is performed in an office setting.
    • We are looking for a combination of sedentary work and walking around the facility.
    • Can work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays if needed/required.
    • Non-Exempt roles will work overtime when required.
    • Some clean room and cool/hot storage conditions.
    • May work in a cold and wet environment.
    • Maybe required to work in confined spaces.
    • Travel for this position will include less than 5% locally usually for training purposes.
    • Proficient in warehouse management systems and pc environments.
    • Will operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
    • May work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
    • Will need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
    • May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
    • Will work overtime according to business need.More About Us

      At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company to inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

      Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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      Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

      We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 

      For Location:USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

      U.S. Hourly Wage Range:$18.85 - $29.62

      The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

       

      U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

      EEO Statement

      Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

      Locations

      USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

      Worker Type

      Employee

      Worker Sub-Type

      Regular

      Time Type

      Full time