Material Control Specialist I

Curia•Rensselaer, NY

About The Position

The Material Control Specialist I is an integral part of the Curia team and supports warehouse operations. The role requires a safety-oriented, organized, detail-focused, computer-literate individual who can prioritize daily work and communicate effectively. The employee must satisfactorily perform the essential duties; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The specialist receives, inspects, documents, stores, moves, dispenses, and ships GMP and non-GMP materials. The position involves working with hazardous materials and chemicals, maintaining accurate GMP documentation and logbooks, and keeping warehouse and storage areas safe, clean, and organized. The employee must become Curia respirator certified and qualify for medical clearance to handle raw and finished materials. The role requires the ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting and may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious places, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical shock, explosives, radiation, and vibration. The usual noise level is moderate. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. The posting does not specify a salary range.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–3 years of relevant experience.
Willingness to work with chemicals.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate a number of diverse responsibilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to obtain Curia respirator certification and medical clearance for handling 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 with drivers to off-load them.
Unbox and visually inspect packaging, verify paperwork, and confirm that required documentation has been provided.
Receive GMP and non-GMP materials into Oracle EBS.
Use computer systems, including email and Oracle, to respond to and make requests supporting business operations.
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 directed 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.
Coordinate with relevant departments about incoming material samples from outside vendors or inter-office sources.
Operate a handheld barcode transmitter to identify and locate materials.
Perform housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse and storage area.
Become Curia respirator certified and qualify for medical clearance to handle raw and finished materials.
Maintain documentation skills, safe work practices, and 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, and training others.
Demonstrate safety awareness and safe work practices.
Recommend and implement methods to improve quality, reduce costs, and identify safety opportunities.
Comply with Curia SOPs, safety guidelines, and applicable regulatory guidelines.