Material Handler

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Job Summary

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks involving the shipping, receiving, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment. Understand and comply with any/all guidelines within the Werfen Quality Manual, cGMP, GDP, FDA, ISO, Housekeeping, and Departmental Compliance.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Comply with all departmental procedures.
• Verify and process (data entry) for all deliveries according to cGMP and any/all departmental procedures
• Receives, handles, stores, rotates and delivers all raw material, components, finished goods according to FIFO, cGMP, and any/all departmental procedures
• Operates and maintains department equipment. Ensures that any inspections required are performed according to regulations.
• Identifies and helps troubleshoot incorrect performance of department equipment (where applicable).
• Warehouse work (storing/rotating supplies, raw materials/components, restacking pallets, and organizing storage areas.
• Perform cycle counts and/or physical yearend inventory (when required) of all supplies, raw material/components, Finished Goods and/or consumables.
• Pull/scan/pack orders according to FIFO, cGMP, and any/all departmental procedures.
• Identify and report any/all unsafe equipment and/or working conditions.
• Discard expired product when directed.
• Actively participates in the training of new employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

To be determined based on department needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities:

• List Experience working in an aseptic (clean room) environment, preferred
• A WorkKeys Silver Level ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), preferred
• Ability to constantly use hands to place product on and remove product from wheel and visually check product
• Ability to use ladder to reach product/supplies
• Ability to maneuver Serum carts weighing approximately 700 pounds in and out of coolers
• Ability to stand over intervals of several hours at a time
• Ability to check for defects, check fill levels, and identify and distinguish between colors to help verify dropper assembly
• Ability to speak, read and write english
• Must be able to work irregular hours as necessary to meet production standards.    
• Understand and follows FDA and ISO standards in accordance with Immucor Quality Manual, GEN, Quality Procedures such as cGMP and GDP, Good Housekeeping, and departmental compli-ance in general.
• Displays ability to be an effective team member.
• Maintain a clean and neat work environment.
• Interacts cooperatively with coworkers & receives direction well from Management.
• Meets achievement levels established for error accuracy rates and competency evaluations

Travel requirements:

None

Closing

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com