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WHY CYTOVANCE?
At Cytovance, we are on the cutting-edge and we are committed to providing a work environment that fosters creativity and success while giving our employees the ability to achieve their full potential. We believe that as our industry grows, so will our employees.
WHAT CYTOVANCE HAS TO OFFER:
A Meaningful Career- Forward-thinking individuals working together to explore and create state of the art medicines that change the lives of people around the world. An Energetic Community – Headquartered in Downtown Oklahoma City, offering everything you look for in a modern metropolitan community. An abundance of arts, quality health care, excellence in education and more. It is a distinctly livable city where you can chase your dreams and still enjoy a rich quality of life. Visit abetterlifeokc.com A Competitive Benefit Package – Cytovance offers a competitive 401k match, medical benefits, Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, and a generous amount of paid time away from your job. HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? The material handler will be responsible for materials being transferred between Cytovance warehouses and manufacturing production suites as well as other areas within Cytovance facilities. The material handlers’ duties consist of but, are not limited to ERP transaction, verifying, checking-in, returning, documenting and staging GMP materials being delivered for use in manufacturing processes, product development processes, and other departments within Cytovance. The material handler will be responsible for GMP materials being returned to the warehouse from various departments within Cytovance Biologics. The material handler will be required to assist in daily warehousing operations and maintaining work in progress inventory accuracy. It is imperative that the material handler have a positive helpful attitude and maintains excellent working relationships with all persons at Cytovance facilities. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, flexibility and adaptability due to the nature of business at Cytovance Biologics. The material handler must have a clear understanding of GMP practices and General safety practices and adhere to them at all times. Knowledge of proper material handling and special storage requirements is necessary and can be learned with on-the-job training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and verify material information (part number, lot number and quantity) against a material request order / pick list and or return form.
- Report inventory shortages and damages to material control for corrections and replacement options.
- Communicate problems. (Documentation errors, material shortages, product damages, equipment malfunctions, etc.)
- Move, sort and stage materials for manufacturing use or return to the warehouse.
- Store and stack materials in the proper locations based on special storage requirements.
- Knowledge of special storage requirements.
- Maintain compliance with all GMP practices.
- Handle various types of materials; chemical and non-chemical using the proper PPE.
- Verify that all materials being issued or returned are clearly identified; labels must be intact and legible.
- Materials that require sterility must be in original un-opened packaging.
- Stage material returns and coordinate with the warehouse for material pick-up.
- Process material issues, returns, and transfers in QAD.
- Read and interpret forms or spreadsheets in Microsoft Word or Excel.
- Assist in creation of forms and spreadsheets in Microsoft Word or Excel.
- Maintain good communication with members from all Cytovance departments.
- Notify supervisor of equipment needing maintenance.
- File all documentation in accordance with Management instructions.
- Must be able to effectively and efficiently follow daily planned activities.
- Extreme detail in documentation of all processes involved in outgoing or incoming materials is required.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner, follow all safety rules as listed within the safety manual and comply with any additional supervisory communication relating to safety practices and procedures.
- Maintain organization in all work and storage areas.
- Maintain safe floor conditions keeping all work areas clean and neat at all times.
- Adhere to OSHA and other regulatory directives to ensure product safety and safe working practices.
- Responsible for the movement and distribution of process materials between various Cytovance facilities.
- When required, complete investigations for damaged/loss of materials or products, that are transferred between facilities in coordination with the Warehouse Supervisor.
- Maintain inventory of materials and supplies needed on a daily basis.
- Follow safety regulations relating to OSHA or other company-related regulations.
- May be responsible for training other team members on procedures.
Job Requirements:
- Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and on-the-job training.
- High priority on attention to detail.
- Exceptional Organization skills.
- Ability to work in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to learn and operate in Cytovance’s ERP system.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner.
- Ability to execute written or verbal tasks to completeness.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to take up extra challenges within the supply chain and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to comprehend and follow written SOP's, cGMP's, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Must be flexible and able to work independently and as a team player.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to transport materials in the company vehicles as needed.
- Must be available for full-time 40 hours and overtime as needed.
- Forklift and general equipment operation experience or a willingness to learn.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals as well as the outside weather elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Cytovance Biologics acknowledges that Providers may be a valuable resource for identifying and recruiting Candidates for employment. However, we require that all Recruiters engage directly with Cytovance Biologic’s Human Resource Team and comply with Cytovance Biologic’s requirements prior to transmitting any Resumes/CV’s or introducing any Candidates to Cytovance Biologics. Cytovance Biologic’s Human Resource Team is the only function within the Company that can enter contractual relationships with external Recruiters and Recruiting Agencies.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.