Material Control Specialist I

Curia•Town of East Greenbush, NY

About The Position

The Material Control Specialist I is an integral member of the Curia team and supports warehouse operations. The role requires a safety-oriented, organized, detail-focused and computer-literate person who can prioritize daily work and communicate effectively. The employee must satisfactorily perform the essential duties; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The position handles GMP and non-GMP materials, warehouse receiving, inspection, documentation, inventory systems, material movement, dispensing and shipping. It also involves hazardous-material handling, physical warehouse work, housekeeping, compliance with Curia procedures and regulatory guidelines, and participation in cross-training and development activities. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–3 years of relevant experience.
Willingness to work with chemicals.
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate diverse responsibilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and moving materials.
Must become Curia respirator certified and qualify for medical clearance to handle raw and finished materials.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Previous warehouse or pharmacy experience.
Certification in Powered Industrial Fork Truck operation according to 29 CFR 1910.178.

Responsibilities

Load box and flatbed trailers from a loading dock and communicate effectively with truck drivers during unloading.
Unbox and visually inspect packaging; verify paperwork and required documentation accompanying submissions.
Receive GMP and non-GMP materials into Oracle EBS and use computer systems, including email and Oracle, to support business operations and respond to requests.
Label materials and generate applicable GMP paperwork.
Use the chemical inventory database for non-GMP materials.
Move materials within, to and from the warehouse; verify lots and material descriptions; and move materials as requested by a supervisor.
Work independently, prioritize workload, meet deadlines, complete GMP documents accurately and maintain logbooks.
Dispense bulk material according to customer requests, complete shipping requests and submit samples in a timely manner.
Handle hazardous materials.
Organize and deliver non-GMP items, including process equipment weighing less than 300 pounds and laboratory chemicals.
Communicate to determine and notify applicable departments about incoming material samples, including those from outside vendors and inter-office sources.
Operate a handheld barcode transmitter for identification and locating purposes.
Perform housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean and organized warehouse and storage area.
Obtain Curia respirator certification and medical clearance for handling raw and finished materials.
Maintain strong documentation and safety practices and thorough knowledge of GMP and non-GMP policies.
Use the metric system for mass and volume and perform the physical duties of the position.
Participate in cross-training, self-development activities and training of others.
Demonstrate safety awareness and safe work practices.
Recommend and implement methods to improve product or service quality, reduce costs and identify safety opportunities.
Comply with Curia SOPs, safety guidelines and applicable regulatory guidelines.