Manufacturing Process Technician - Material Management - Material Handler

Amgen • Holly Springs, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients. Since 1980, Amgen has pioneered the biotech industry in the fight against tough diseases, focusing on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, reaching millions of patients annually. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll contribute to researching, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines. Amgen's culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based, offering opportunities for those passionate about challenges. This role is at Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant, the FleX Batch facility, which combines disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment for operational flexibility. The facility features best-in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with Industry 4.0 capabilities and sustainability innovations.

In this dynamic role as a Material Handler, you will be an Associate in the manufacturing organization at Amgen North Carolina (ANC). This position supports critical 24/7 manufacturing operations, working a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45 am to 6:15 pm. You will support manufacturing operations by picking, delivering, and stocking cGMP materials and general consumables in accordance with standard operating procedures within a cGMP environment. With specific instruction and under supervision, the Material Handler performs hands-on material movement and inventory activities while maintaining strict safety, compliance, documentation, and customer-service standards. The Material Handler will support all floor operations in accordance with cGMP practices. Regular attendance is required, including during inclement weather, some holidays, and requested overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED + 1 year of manufacturing and/or other regulated experience OR Associate’s degree
• Experience working in a cGMP environment.
• Experience with SAP, MES, inventory systems, or related quality, operations, and logistics software.
• Experience safely operating trucks, vans, powered industrial vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse equipment.
• Experience safely handling, transporting, and managing hazardous materials.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to accurately follow complex written procedures.
• Ability to assemble, disassemble, operate, and understand complex equipment or processes in accordance with procedures.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to work efficiently across multiple software applications.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and adhere to cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated alignment with Amgen values.

Responsibilities

• Pick, deliver, and stock cGMP floor-stock materials and general consumables.
• Perform work in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs), cGMP requirements, applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Amgen policies, and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain compliant training records and follow proper gowning requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Report safety hazards immediately to leadership.
• Use inventory systems to complete routine transactions and resolve basic system issues within Amgen enterprise resource planning systems, including SAP and MES.
• Use quality, operations, and logistics software applications with appropriate read and write access.
• Review and verify cGMP transactions.
• Manage inventory by removing expired materials from cGMP areas and completing the appropriate MES and SAP transactions.
• Use powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) to move warehouse materials.
• Conduct pre-operational safety inspections of PIVs.
• May operate trucks to move warehouse materials, hazardous materials, or general consumables.
• Operate warehouse equipment as assigned, including forklifts, pallet jacks, special-purpose cryogenic equipment, and potent-compound equipment.
• Interact constructively with peers and internal clients.
• Provide basic customer service and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED