We are seeking a detail-oriented Materials Handler for a contract opportunity in East Syracuse, NY within a biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role supports GMP warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, transferring, and documenting raw materials used in regulated production. Required Qualifications and Skills
The Materials Handler will work in a team-based setting where accuracy, safety, accountability, and compliance are essential. This is a strong opportunity for candidates with warehouse, material handling, manufacturing, or regulated production experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform GMP warehouse material handling activities, including receiving, storage, inventory control, and transfer of raw materials.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, delivery vehicles, cold rooms, and freezers in support of warehouse and production operations.
- Use SAP and required documentation processes to support accurate inventory control and material tracking.
- Follow SOPs, cGMP requirements, safety procedures, gowning expectations, and PPE requirements in classified and unclassified areas.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and compliant work area to support GMP and safety standards.
- Recognize and report safety, maintenance, quality, and operational status updates to area management in a timely manner.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $19 to $21.50 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary.
- Schedule: 1st shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Hours: 40 regular hours per week.
- Work schedule includes rotating days off, some weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Perform GMP warehouse receiving, material handling, storage, and raw material transfers.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, delivery vehicles, cold rooms, and freezers safely and effectively.
- Support inventory control activities using SAP and accurate documentation practices.
- Follow SOPs, cGMP standards, safety requirements, gowning procedures, and PPE expectations.
- High school diploma required.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred in material handling, warehouse operations, manufacturing, or regulated production environments.
- Ability to work in areas that may involve hazardous materials, including caustics, acids, and extreme cold temperatures.
- Ability to perform frequent bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Proficiency with common computer tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based applications.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions accurately.
- Dependable work history with strong personal accountability and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based culture and communicate operational status to management.
Preferred Qualifications
- College degree desired.
- Previous pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated GMP warehouse experience.
- Experience using SAP or similar inventory management systems.
- Forklift and pallet jack operating experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with SOPs, cGMP documentation, classified areas, gowning, and PPE requirements.
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