Material Handler I

Colorcon Inc•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture. Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base. We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals. Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Requirements

Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a warehouse environment required, with previous experience in a GMP manufacturing warehouse environment strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills required.
Self-motivated and able to perform at a high standard with some supervision.
Must possess strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 1,000 lbs. required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Understanding of process flow mapping, JIT, and FIFO required.

Nice To Haves

previous experience in a GMP manufacturing warehouse environment

Responsibilities

Assist with loading trailers for shipments to internal and external customers and receiving materials from suppliers
Assist the team with transferring replenished materials to the warehouse/production staging areas.
Lift, push, and pull heavy materials, packaging supplies, finished goods, and other miscellaneous supplies throughout the warehouse and site.
Properly complete documentation according to GMP procedures.
Label raw materials and finished goods to be shipped in accordance with GMP.
Use box maker to create boxes for packing.
Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks, such as trash removal, floor sweeping, and mopping, to maintain a neat and orderly warehouse environment.
Serve as site support (i.e., logistics, production, maintenance, etc.) as needed.
Properly dispose of and store waste in accordance with local laws, MSDS, and OSHA requirements, as needed.
Operate material handling equipment, such as intra-site vehicles, fork trucks, hand trucks, stretch wrappers, box makers, bailers, compactors, pallet inverters, and pallet transfer equipment.

Benefits

company-wide bonus program
choice between three medical plans
100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
Optional Vision Coverage
Fitness and Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
401(k) Company Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays