Material Handler II

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**Material Handler II**

Carlsbad, CA / Manufacturing Operations Warehouse / Full time Quidel Corporation is a leading manufacturer of diagnostic solutions at the point of care, delivering a continuum of rapid testing technologies that further improve the quality of health care throughout the globe. An innovator for over 40 years in the medical device industry, Quidel pioneered the first FDA-cleared point-of-care test for influenza in 1999 and was the first to market a rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test in the U.S. Under trusted brand names Sofia, Solana, Lyra, Triage and QuickVue, Quidels comprehensive product portfolio includes tests for a wide range of infectious diseases, cardiac and autoimmune biomarkers, as well as a host of products to detect COVID-19. With products made in America, Quidels mission is to provide patients with immediate and frequent access to highly accurate, affordable testing for the good of our families, our communities and the world.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for processing daily distribution tasks specific to loading, unloading, moving/transferring, and transacting materials to support in-plant logistics. Individual must be attentive to detail and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position also requires the person to be able to accurately complete transactions and fulfill request, in timely manner for the receipt, delivery, and shipment of all goods. These functions include operating in a cGMP environment and adhere to strong inventory management procedures.

+ Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies

+ Performs physical counts of inventory

+ Transports materials between departments, facilities, and/or production floor

+ Transacts inventory/material movements in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance to strong inventory control practices

+ Selects and transacts materials for work orders

+ Assures the accurate counting, staging and storage of materials and supplies

+ Operates warehouse vehicles such sit down, stand up and side-loader forklifts, pallet jacks, and related material handling equipment in narrow aisles and cold storage facilities

+ Follow all standard operation procedures and GMP guidelines

+ Adhere to all safety training and instructions and have knowledge of materials and safety

+ Participates in the effective training of other employees

+ Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies

+ Perform other duties & projects as assigned.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**

+ High school diploma or equivalent required

+ Two to five years of related experience in a warehouse/stockroom environment utilizing material handling equipment and computerized inventory control system required. Previous experience in a GMP environment preferred

+ Must be forklift certified

+ Trained in the safe usage of basic warehouse equipment such as but not limited to order pickers

**SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE**

+ Computer skills to include Word, Excel and transaction data entry. Strong verbal communications and written skills. Basic math skills. Knowledge of cycle count procedures.

+ Hands-on experience supplying materials to production work orders

+ Strong time management skills with an ability to multi-task

+ Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Quidel Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.

+ Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job. Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities.

Before you apply, please make sure you share Quidel s values. We pride ourselves on keeping these values in mind every day as we execute on goals and plan for the future. We are seeking employees who share the same mindset and commitment to be **customer driven**, **focused on execution**, and **new product oriented**. We succeed by being **determined**, **optimistic team players**.