What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse and Materials Specialist I position at Werfen?
Job Overview
About the Position
Overview
Werfen
Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing. 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.
Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the processing of all materials including receiving, shipping, inventory control, label room, transacting raw materials to I returns from work orders, control and safe handling of formulation chemicals I biologicals, controlling labeling materials, transacting finished goods, processing and delivering expense materials, etc.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
Physically handles all aspects of raw materials and finished goods. Receive and transacts raw and intermediate materials into inventory. Physically issue and transact raw material and intermediates to work orders . Physically return and transact un-used raw material and intermediates from work orders. Demonstrate GMP in all paperwork. Print and issue labels required by Finishing Department; ensure printers are in proper condition. Reconcile returned label quantities. Assist with investigation of label and IFU discrepancies on production line per FDA regulations. Review line clearance forms for compliance to GMP. Supports incoming inspections group as needed. Staging and organization of finished goods. Prepare outbound shipments and bills of lading. Safe handling and storage of chemical and biological inventory. Detect paperwork errors prior to data entry transaction. Monitors temperature sensitive materials and ensures they are properly stored. Maintains good housekeeping I 55 in warehouse. Performs cycle counts; Assists in inventory reconciliations. Move between functional areas on demand per the needs of the Materials dept. Demonstrates competency in all functional areas of responsibility. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor or dept. manager
Budget managed (if applicable): N/A
Internal Networking/Key relationships:
- To be determined based on department needs
Skills & Capabilities:
- PC skills (MS Excel, Inventory Systems, MRP Systems)
- SAP Experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail
- Accuracy of transactions.
- Excellent Communication and Quantitative math skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-task faced paced production environment.
- Be a "hands on" learner and to rotate between a variety of duties.
Qualifications
Min Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a computerized warehouse environment.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires the ability to lift and move materials per current OSHA standards.
- This position requires the ability to operate forklifts, order pickers, motorized pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks (PIT)
- Work up to heights of 30' picking materials off warehouse racks using safety harness
Travel Requirements: N/A
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
