Warehouse Operator

Job Title: Warehouse Operator

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly Professional

Work Location: Fall River, MA

Work Hours: Second Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM (May vary based on business needs)

Reports To: Site Warehouse Manager

Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to assist in the warehouse operations of a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.

Scope:

The scope (content and statements) of this job description is designed to describe the general nature and level of work as well as provide a basic understanding of the role, responsibilities, and expectations of the person assigned to perform the job. This job description is not designed to provide an exact or exhaustive list of all job duties, tasks, skills, and qualifications. The intent is to give a general scope of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and provide basic performance expectations. The scope of the job may be modified with respect to the department, group, and on an individual assigned basis to a sometimes-specific testing group. Consideration of education, relevant training, and experience or a combination of all three may also result in further modification of the role.

Multifunctional Role:

This job is a multifunctional role. The primary nature of this job is to serve as a Warehouse Operator. As a secondary requirement, this position will be expected to provide support to other operational functions to include but not limited to Packaging Operations, Manufacturing Operations, and Facilities Operations.

Job Description:

The Warehouse Operator performs all functions relating to the receipt, maintenance, dispensing, and storage of raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials; consistent with established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), customer requirements and in conjunction with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Incumbents in this position are responsible for the safe and efficient execution of their job duties, while ensuring product compliance to established standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute the store operations like receipt, dispensing and dispatch etc. materials as per cGMP procedure to avoid any cross contamination & to achieve manufacturing targets.

  • Execute the dispensing activities as per the plan.
  • Weigh, count and verify materials as per purchase order and receipt documents and store materials in designated area.
  • Manage the dispensing activity to ensure compliance to cGMP.
  • Dispense the materials required for manufacturing, stock transfer and exports as per cGMP norms.
  • Ensure cross contamination of material is prevented while handling by following all procedure strictly

• Maintain the online documentation & area as per cGMP guidelines and regulatory requirements to avoid any deviation.

  • Review the status labelling of materials to ensure correct labelling is performed by quality
  • Perform status labelling for equipment and accessories
  • Monitor logs and area on day-to-day basis to avoid any deviation during internal and external inspection
  • .Update data entries in online documentation to avoid data integrity

• Dispose the scrap generated periodically in stores to remove blockage and ensure smooth store operation.

  • Ensure segregation and removal of scrap material by coordinating with housekeeping
  • Minimise scrap related hazards through the risk management processes

• Maintain safety in the store operations by complying to safety norms to reduce the incidences and accidents.

  • Monitor the store assistants to use proper safety appliances while handling materials during receipt and dispensing
  • Identify and report possible hazards and handle (storage, receipt , issuance) hazardous materials safely.

• Prepare receipts and issue materials on time by coordinating with purchase and user department to ensure required material is positioned in scheduled time.

  • Indent of materials as per correct quantity & delivery schedule from purchase department
  • Manage material receipts while adhering to relevant SOP & store the goods as per the required storage condition
  • Account the receipts of materials by making GRN
  • Issue materials to user department by following SOP as per given schedule

• Review stock of materials and store goods in appropriate conditions to reduce materials damage due to improper storage and for smooth production activity, and update in the system.

  • Monitor and record the environmental conditions of area and equipment

  • Store the goods in designated places as per required storage conditions
  • Carry out the reconciliation of reviewed physical stocks and update the effect of reconciled stocks in system

• Loading and offloading trucks using proper equipment.

• Working individually and in collaboration with others as part of a team.

• Helping the QA Department in sampling process as needed.

• Collaborating with other departments to include but not limited to QC, Production, Packaging, and Engineering.

• Executing procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

• Performing duties through the proper safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.

• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Key Interactions

Internal

External

• Manufacturing for dispensing planning (Weekly)
• Packing for prioritization of production (Weekly)
• Quality Control for release and sampling (Daily)
• Quality Assurance for discrepancies and non-conformances (Daily)
• Purchase for receipts (Daily)
• Accounts for invoice submission (Daily)
• Planning prioritize production (Daily)
• Customs for re-warehousing (Daily)
• Safety for safety norms and approval of destruction material (Daily)
• Engineering for maintenance issues (Daily)
• Housekeeping for sanitization (Daily)

• Equipment Supplier for dispatch related (Need Basis)
• Transporters for deliveries (Need Basis)
• Courier for tracking of materials monthly
• Government authorities for stamping of weights (yearly)
• Pest Control Services for pest related issues (Daily)

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintaining 100% cGMP and SOP Compliance during complete operation hours.

• Complying with all company policies and procedures.

• Must adhere to and follow the QMS System based on the role and rights assigned.

• Completing documents in a time manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Reporting all issues that arises to the department head or reporting manager.

• Performing daily maintenance on equipment and machinery.

• Maintaining discipline in department.

• May be required to assist in the training of other employees in the department.

• Remaining flexible to work extended hours to achieve department goals when needed.

Training and Safety:

All employees must undergo various training activities at the start of their employment. New trainings and re-trainings will occur periodically.Warehouse operators may be required cross-train in all areas of the warehouse operations.Employees muststrictly adhere to all safety, health, and environmental guidelines at all times and ensure that all safety precautions are being taken during handling of machines.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Accredited college certificate or university degree is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1 -2) year experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Proficiency in the English language (Speaking/Reading/Writing) to understand work instructions and document results.
• Knowledge of fundamental cGMP and regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including, OSHA.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to do heavy lifting / bending frequently.
• Exert an amount of force continuously and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force rarely by utilizing a hand truck to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE is required.
• Individual may be required to wear respiratory devices that include but are not limited to: Air Purifying Respirators (APR) which include half-face and full-face negative pressure respirators, hooded powered air purifying respirators, or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), which include hooded or full face supplied air respirators.

GLOBAL COMPANY

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India‘s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world.

Cipla employs handpicked professionals not just for their knowledge and experience but for their zeal to make a difference to the world of healthcare. The company believes that our biggest assets are the employees, who lead us to prosperity and growth in the future. Driven by the vision, none shall be denied, Cipla‘s focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.

CIPLA NEW YORK (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.)

About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, a Cipla subsidiary: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, anti-infective, CNS, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. As of February 18, 2016, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.