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Quality Assurance Associate – Pharmaceutical Distribution
Established Pharmaceutical Distributor | Nassau County, NY | Full-Time
$23/hour | Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. | Full Benefits Package
Great benefits. Stable industry. A role where your attention to detail matters.
Do you have a sharp eye and take pride in getting things right? For over 10 years, our Nassau County pharmaceutical warehouse and distribution center has been a trusted link in the healthcare supply chain. As a Quality Assurance Associate, you'll be the last line of defense, making sure every product that leaves our building meets our standards. The pharmacies, hospitals, and patients we serve are counting on it.
Why you'll love working here
Great companies are built by great people, so we take care of ours. You'll join a close-knit team that looks out for one another and work with supervisors who know your name and value your input. You'll also grow with a company in one of the most stable industries around. Pharmaceutical distribution doesn't slow down, and neither does the demand for good people.
More than a paycheck: a complete benefits package
- Competitive pay: a fixed rate of $23/hour, plus overtime opportunities
- Health coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Retirement savings: a 401(k) plan to help you build toward the future
- Family support: Paid Family Leave (PFL) when you need time for the people who matter most
- Income protection: short-term disability insurance, so an illness or injury doesn't put your paycheck at risk
- Tax-free savings: a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare expenses
- Time to recharge: paid time off and paid sick time
- Steady schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays as business needs require
- Paid training: OSHA 10 safety training, a credential that builds your skills and your resume
What you'll do
- Perform quality checks on outgoing orders to make sure every shipment meets our standards
- Receive and inspect all incoming deliveries, checking stock for damage, wear, or defects
- Process and prioritize intakes, and report any damage to supervisors
- Handle damaged items and process them for return to the manufacturer
- Process customer returns accurately and efficiently
- Label stock using identification stamps, electric marking tools, and other labeling equipment
- Conduct inventory reviews, including counting, receiving, and putting away stock in its correct location
- Keep bins and aisles clean, organized, and in order
- Help restock warehouse supplies and support picking, packing, and shipping when needed
- Help train and support fellow associates
What you bring
- 3 years of quality control experience in a pharmaceutical distribution environment, with a solid understanding of DC workflow (receiving, picking, packing, shipping)
- Current employees: 11⁄2 years with our company meets the experience requirement
- A strong eye for detail, with the ability to spot errors in product, labeling, counts, and order accuracy
- Ability to document findings clearly and to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality checklists
- Comfort using RF scanners, a warehouse management system (WMS), and basic computer tools
- Ability to read product labels and paperwork in English and to do basic math for counts and measurements
- Clear communication skills and the confidence to work independently, raise quality issues promptly, and give constructive feedback to coworkers
- A reliable attendance record and availability for overtime during inventory and busy seasons
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stay on your feet throughout your shift
Bonus points for
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) or DSCSA requirements
- Experience handling temperature-controlled (cold chain) products
- Forklift or pallet jack certification
- Experience training or leading other associates
Ready for a job you'll actually want to keep?
Join an established team where your work protects patients and your future is secure. Apply today. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team.
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