Material Handler

Material Handler

Colorcon is a world leader in the design and development of specialty excipients for solid oral dosages for the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries. We deliver superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance, and reliably supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way we want to be treated

Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making

Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can

Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals

Customer Focus: We put our customers' needs at the heart of everything we do

Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program

• Employees have the choice between three medical plans

• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents

• Optional Vision Coverage

• Fitness and Wellness Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)

• Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year

• 401(k) Company Matching

• Employees earn up to 17 days of PTO in their first year

• Nine Paid Holidays, plus One Personal Holiday for employees to assign at their choosing

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Summary

Position is responsible for handling all incoming materials and packaging supplies from point of receipt to movement throughout warehouse locations in accordance with GMP and safety standards (i.e. MSDS, OSHA, etc.). Accurately label both raw materials and finished goods with appropriate documentation. Proper planning is also required to review requirements and replenish materials in warehouse/production staging areas and transfer and prepare finished goods for shipment. This position may be exposed to hazardous materials and will have access to extremely confidential information.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Fills requisitions for shipments to customers. Receives materials from suppliers. Reviews, evaluates and manages material requirements report and replenishes materials in the warehouse/production staging areas.

• Works closely with Logistics Team Leader to determine/understand: Lead Times, Min/Max Inventories, Process Flows. Receives and transfers raw materials, packaging supplies, finished goods, and other miscellaneous supplies throughout the warehouse, site and the organization.

• Properly documents material receipts, transfers, shipments and labeling according to GMP procedures. Properly labels raw materials, and finished goods to be shipped in accordance with GMP. Properly transfers materials and loads trailer for shipments to internal and external customers. Properly records adjustments,

receipt, and transfer of materials.

• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks such as trash removal, floor sweeping, mopping, etc. in order to maintain neat and orderly warehouse environment.

• Acts as site support personnel (i.e. logistics, production, maintenance, etc.) as needed.

• Properly disposes of and stores waste, in accordance with local laws/MSDS/OSHA, as needed.

• Required to operate material handling equipment, such as intra-site vehicles, fork truck, hand truck, stretch wrapper, etc. and lift/push/pull heavy materials and supplies.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, (Associate Degree preferred) with 3 years' experience in GMP manufacturing warehouse environment.

• Must have good communication skills and able to read, retain, and assist in development of procedures.

• Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks in an efficient and timely manner.

• Must be self-motivated and be able to perform at a high standard with little supervision.

• Must excel in attention to detail in a fast paced environment.

• Must possess the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 1000 lbs.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Knowledge/Understanding of Process Flow Mapping, JIT, FIFO, Flexible

Location:

420 Moyer Blvd

West Point, Pennsylvania, 19486

United States