Material Handler, Dispensing

US Pharma Lab • New Brunswick, NJ

2d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler, Dispensing performs dispensing and warehouse functions, including receiving and putting away goods, picking and returning materials for batches, manual order processing, order auditing, shipment preparation, pallet building, pallet transfers, and inventory cycle counting. The role may require powered industrial trucks and use of Syspro or RF systems, and includes work in temperature-controlled areas.

The position supports material dispensing according to batch cards, weighing and recording materials, responding to requests from other departments, and cleaning rooms after batches are complete. It also includes warehouse, order fulfillment, shipping, and sortation activities, along with compliance with safety, quality, GMP, company policies, and documentation requirements. The handler performs equipment start-up and shut-down duties, maintains required gowning and hygiene, and may work extended hours and occasional weekends.

Work is regularly performed inside a manufacturing environment with moderate temperatures and possible exposure to dust, odors, noise, fumes, chemicals, and cleaning agents. The stated schedule is first shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• At least 2 years of dispensing experience in a pharmaceutical production environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist others.
• Ability to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of cGMP and OSHA standards.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand equipment operation.
• Ability to read and write basic English to understand regulated industry instruction sheets.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk on the production floor for at least 6 hours per shift.
• Ability to perform frequent handling and operating tasks, lift to waist or above-shoulder height, bend, squat, and walk short distances.
• Ability to work occasionally from a rolling ladder or step stool, lean over equipment, and kneel to clean under equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including a lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses or goggles, and respirators.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in granulation, compression, or blending.
• At least 1 year of experience in the nutritional supplements, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
• Prior certification to operate a sit-down forklift.

Responsibilities

• Dispense materials according to batch cards; review batch cards, determine required materials, pull materials, and enter information in logbooks.
• Weigh materials according to batch cards and calibrate scales before use.
• Fulfill requests from departments such as R&D, Production, QA, and Purchasing.
• Clean the room after each batch is complete.
• Receive products from other warehouses, transfers, returns, and non-inventory support products.
• Audit and verify incoming quantities for entry into computerized inventory.
• Perform on- and off-site warehousing duties, including moving materials to appropriate locations, using warehouse space effectively, and retrieving and delivering materials.
• Perform order fulfillment, including reviewing and prioritizing batches or products, determining stock requirements, maintaining inventory levels, picking and packing materials, auditing picked materials, and preparing completed batches for shipment.
• Perform shipping duties, including moving pallets to the dock, conducting dock audits, verifying driver information, loading trucks, completing and signing forms, and tracking shipments.
• Follow batch manufacturing records or pick slips to pull raw materials from racks using a forklift truck.
• Perform sortation duties, including lifting and palletizing cartons, printing pallet labels, and moving freight to the dock.
• Use powered industrial equipment, Syspro, and RF systems as needed.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are followed and comply with company policies, procedures, GMPs, ethical business practices, SOPs, and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Complete and sign operation logs, batch records, and other required documentation.
• Perform equipment start-up and shut-down duties at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to protect product integrity.
• Work safely, comply with job-related safety and training requirements, and help maintain an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Work extended hours and occasional weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Potential premium pay, including overtime, shift differential, and holiday pay.
• Sick time.
• Up to 10 vacation days in the first year, increasing to 12 days starting in the second year.

What This Job Offers

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