Material Handler, Dispensing

Job Description

Date 06/2024 Location 22 Van Dyke Avenue, New Brunswick NJ 08901 / 1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ 08902

Title Material Handler, Dispensing Department Dispensing

Reports to Manager, Dispensing FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt) Non-Exempt

Role Overview

The Handler, Dispensing Material 1 will perform all functions related to dispensing of material, receipt of goods, put-away into warehouse aisles, pull out material per pick ticket, put back to same location from where it was pulled for batches, manual order processing, order auditing, shipment preparation, pallet building, transferring material from wood to plastic pallets, and cycle counting inventory. All functions may require the use of powered industrial trucks, Syspro or RF as needed. Will need to work in temperature-controlled areas.

Areas of Responsibility

• Performs duties of dispensing of material according to batch card.
• Reviews batch card. Determine material to be used in the batch. Pull out material per requirement and enter in logbooks.
• Weighs material as per batch card. Calibrates scales whenever to be used.
• Performs requests received from other departments such as R&D, Production, QA or Purchasing etc.
• Cleans room after batch is complete.
• Receives products from other warehouses, transfers, returns, and non-inventory support products.
• Accurately audit and verify all incoming quantities for entry into computerized inventory.
• Performs on and off-site warehousing duties to include: the initial movement of materials to appropriate locations, effective space utilization, and material retrieval delivery, using powered industrial equipment as needed.
• Performs order fulfillment duties to include reviewing and prioritizing batches/products, determining stock requirements, and maintaining levels of required inventory, physically picking, and packing requirements, auditing and verifying picked material, preparing completed batches for shipping, using Syspro and RF as needed.
• Performs shipping duties to include locating pallets to the dock, performing dock audits, verifying driver information, loading shipments on to trucks, properly filling out and signing prescribed forms, tracking shipments, using Syspro and RF as needed.
• Follows batch manufacturing record or pick slip for which raw materials to pull from the racks using a forklift truck.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are consistently followed.
• Performs sortation duties to include lifting cartons at sortation, palletizing cartons, printing pallet labels, moving freight to the dock, using Syspro and RF as needed.
• Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOPs always. Ensures documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Handles start up and shut down duties pertaining to equipment at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Maintains proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per company policies.
• Works extended hours and occasional weekends.
• Works in a safe and responsible manner in order to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace. Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalency
• Must have at least 2 years of dispensing experience within a pharmaceutical production environment.
• Additional experience in granulation, compression, or blending is a strong plus.
• 1+ year work experience in nutritional supplements, food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries preferred

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

• Prior certification to operate a sit-down forklift is a plus.

Skills & Ability

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
• Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards, etc.
• Mechanically inclined to understand the inner workings of the equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and write basic English to be able to understand the industry-regulated instruction sheets.
• Must have attention to detail.

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.; occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must stand and walk on the production floor for a minimum of 6 hours per shift
• Uses hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, lifting to waist height and/or above shoulder height, frequent bending from the waist, or squatting, walking short distances.
• Occasionally works from a rolling ladder or step stool, must be to lean over equipment as well as kneeling on the floor to clean under the equipment.
• Must be able to wear all PPE including a lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, and respirators.

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Work is regularly performed inside a manufacturing environment where temperatures can be moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Benefits And Compensation: Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment. Job Description Acknowledgement

I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I can perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodations.

1st shift - 7:00 AM to 3;30 PM