Material Handler

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Materials Handler unloads and receives inbound shipments, working with operations and manufacturing teams to support the routine operation and organization of the facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine receiving activities for supplies and equipment arriving to the site, including materials receipt, and stocking; properly labels and stores materials in accordance with Vertex standards
• Enter data on received items into ERP system
• Distribute received materials to internal customers per purchase order or end user requests
• Unpack and check goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintain records of received goods, reject unsatisfactory items if necessary
• Execute other daily support operations related to tracking materials, materials allocation to Vertex sites, materials stocking, materials movement and delivery
• Monitor inventory levels and alert supply chain of any gaps versus plan
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production
• Monitor materials expiry, material lot changes and inventory re-supply for assigned programs
• Coordinate the return and the replacement of defect materials from sites to vendors, in close partnership with the supply chain colleagues
• Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements
• Additional responsibilities to support Materials Management as designated by management

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to follow existing procedures accurately
• Developing experience in domestic and international shipping of cold chain products in the Biotech/Lifesciences industry and its associated documentation
• Organizational, record-keeping and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or Outlook)
• Understanding of good documentation practices
• Dangerous Goods Shipping Certified (IATA and DOT) (preferred not required)
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting moderately heavy boxes, prolonged standing, pushing gas tanks, etc.

Education and Experience:

• High School or secondary school diploma
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in warehouse/materials management or the equivalent combination of experience and education in related field
• Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals is required.

$33-$35

Monday - Friday

8-5

This job posting is for a is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third-party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

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No C2C or Third-Party Vendors