Material Handler, CAR-T Warehouse Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb • Summit, NJ

5d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler supports material needs and requirements for CAR-T production in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), working in controlled and/or classified environments under the supervision of Warehousing Operations Management. The role requires adherence to regulatory requirements, teamwork according to an assigned production shift schedule, communication and reporting of production deviations, and assistance with quality investigations as applicable. Work includes material handling and logistics in support of manufacturing operations, including work in CNC and ISO 8 Grade C environments and areas where blood-derived components are present. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; OR an Associate/Medical Technical degree and 0–2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience; OR a High School diploma/GED and 2–4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs at knee/waist height and 30 lbs to shoulder height using proper body mechanics, and push or pull materials requiring up to 60 lbs of force.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment, including manual and powered pallet jacks, forklifts, pallet exchangers, stretch wrappers, and department vehicles for intra-site delivery, after training and authorization.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and prolonged standing, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to safely handle chemical disinfectants, flammable materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to handle dry ice and frozen materials, access ultra-low freezers at -80°C, and work in cold-room environments at 2–8°C.
• Ability to independently don, doff, and wear required PPE during the work shift, including sterile scrubs, gloves, safety shoes, and safety glasses in kitting/dispensary areas, or safety shoes and cut-resistant gloves in non-kitting areas.
• Ability to use step stools to reach and handle materials.
• Ability to work around laboratories and in controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.
• Ability to wear cleanroom garments and PPE that cover the head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet in designated areas.
• Ability to comply with restrictions on potential microbial sources and outside materials in restricted areas, including prohibitions on makeup, gum, nail polish, and, in designated areas, food and items such as cell phones and tablets.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers, handheld devices, and documentation.
• Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in the job environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP/FDA-regulated industry and a general understanding of cGMPs.
• Knowledge of ERP EWM systems.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Technical writing capability.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Inventory control and/or management experience or knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory control, including cycle counts, material stocking and replenishment, and scrapping.
• Support material expiry management, segregation, allocation, and maintenance of material condition requirements.
• Quantify and maintain materials in the production dispensary.
• Coordinate replenishment timing with the production schedule to support on-time logistics.
• Record material handling data clearly and concisely in accordance with proper GDPs.
• Inspect and receive incoming raw materials and components according to defined specifications, coordinating with Incoming Quality Control.
• Prioritize kit production and verification based on production schedule demand.
• Perform material transactions using the ERP system to record movements and run inventory and transactional reports.
• Provide material cleaning, kit production, and kit verification support in CNC and ISO 8 Grade C environments.
• Support room and equipment cleaning using powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) when certified.
• Report safety incidents, near misses, and good catches when they occur.
• Support and conduct daily safety area inspections and walkthroughs.
• Work in a team-based, cross-functional environment to complete warehousing tasks required by the shift schedule.
• Work in an environment with blood-derived components.
• Work overtime when business requires and be willing to work staggered day-shift hours.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• For non-exempt employees: 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval; 11 paid company holidays; and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, additional time-off benefits may include paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• May be eligible for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time