Material Handler

About This Role

This role involves performing shipping and receiving activities in a 5S lean environment, ensuring adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP). The Material Handler supports the manufacturing group in meeting on-time delivery and quality objectives, while also ensuring all shipments comply with the Quality Management System, government regulations, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and expedite all items for shipping, adhering to delivery date requirements, customer specifications, or standard company operating procedures regarding documentation, cleaning, individual and/or bulk packaging, and method of shipment
• Generate, complete, and/or review all documentation (including packing lists, certificates of compliance, and travelers) required for shipment, ensure required documentation is included in the shipment, and obtain approval from PVI/Documentation Review Specialist or designee as applicable
• Perform receiving Product Verification Inspection (PVI)/Documentation Review on incoming shipments by verifying product type, count, and condition, and reviewing all received documents for accuracy and compliance to the Purchase Order
• Perform and/or ensure all other requirements are followed as stated in the Extended Description of the Purchase Order
• Upon review failure, identify any shortages, segregate damaged or non-conforming material, and inform Production Planner
• Ensure, with Supervisor assistance as applicable, any non-conformances regarding product or documentation are documented and dispositioned by authorized personnel
• Direct and deliver incoming material or items to the assigned storage location or the next operation in the manufacturing process
• Ensure inventory accuracy by entering shipping and receiving data into the ERP system on a timely basis
• Perform physical counts of parts, as required, to substantiate inventory data
• Maintain Kan Ban of required shipping supplies, replenishing as required, ensuring shipping and receiving area is compliant with 5S standards
• Drive company truck to transport materials to and from specified destinations, loading and unloading materials, and handling any documentation as required
• Report any truck maintenance needs to management
• Recommend process improvements to management and upon approval, support the implementation as applicable
• Understand and comply with company policies, safety guidelines, quality system procedures, and housekeeping standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years related experience and/or training preferably in a manufacturing and GMP compliant environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated PC navigation and data entry skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and ability to multi-task