Material Handler

Genezen•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The GMP Material Handler – Process Development & Manufacturing Support ensures the timely availability, accurate inventory management, and compliant handling of materials and supplies supporting Process Development (PD) and Manufacturing operations. The role works with Process Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to coordinate supply orders, track deliveries, receive and maintain inventory, replenish consumables, and prepare materials for cleanroom use. It is a hands-on position in a fast-paced, regulated pharmaceutical environment that requires organization, attention to detail, flexibility, a service mindset, and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. The role supports PD materials and inventory, manufacturing consumables and gowning supplies, cleanroom material handling, documentation, compliance, and continuous improvement. Work schedules may change based on business needs. A criminal background check is required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
1–3 years of experience in material handling, inventory management, laboratory support, manufacturing support, warehouse operations, or a related environment.
Experience receiving, stocking, tracking, and organizing materials and supplies.
Ability to accurately enter and maintain inventory records using electronic systems or spreadsheets.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other standard computer applications.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions and established procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including providing order-status updates and escalating material shortages.
Ability to prioritize competing requests and work effectively with multiple departments.
Willingness and ability to complete required GMP, gowning, cleanroom, and safety training.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Adaptability to schedule changes based on business needs.
Criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
Previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with cGMP, GDP, SOPs, and cleanroom practices.
Experience supporting laboratories, Process Development, or manufacturing operations.
Experience using ERP, inventory management, purchasing, or warehouse management systems such as Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of inventory controls, cycle counting, lot traceability, expiration-date management, and FIFO/FEFO practices.
Experience with cleanroom gowning, material sanitization, and controlled-environment material transfers.
Familiarity with consumables replenishment systems, 5S, or continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

Partner with Process Development personnel to identify and maintain materials, laboratory consumables, and supplies needed for development activities.
Receive incoming PD materials, verify quantities and condition against purchase orders or packing documentation, and enter receipts into the appropriate inventory system.
Manage post-run, closed client materials by shipping them back to clients, returning them to Genezen inventory, or storing them in PD inventory.
Organize, label, stock, and maintain PD material storage areas and communicate material availability or potential shortages.
Monitor and maintain inventory of general manufacturing supplies, including scrubs, gowning materials, gloves, masks, wipes, and cleaning supplies.
Replenish manufacturing supply locations, gowning areas, and approved cleanroom stock locations; maintain minimum and maximum inventory levels and initiate replenishment requests.
Organize scrub and gowning inventory in employee locker rooms and coordinate soiled garment collection and clean garment replenishment.
Coordinate with Manufacturing personnel to anticipate material requirements for scheduled production activities.
Maintain clean, orderly, and appropriately stocked storage and staging areas.
Perform approved sanitization and wipe-down procedures for materials, supplies, and equipment before transfer to Manufacturing personnel for distribution into designated controlled or classified cleanroom areas.
Replenish approved consumables in cleanrooms, gowning areas, and production support locations; assist with preparation and staging of supplies and equipment for production.
Support approved cleaning and sanitization activities associated with material preparation, equipment transfer, and production readiness.
Assist with removal, segregation, and transfer of routine waste from cleanrooms using established procedures and approved material and personnel flow routes.
Follow gowning, hygiene, aseptic behavior, and cleanroom entry and exit procedures; promptly report material discrepancies, damaged packaging, contamination concerns, and other quality issues.
Perform assigned activities in accordance with cGMP, GDP, company policies, and approved SOPs.
Maintain accurate and timely records of inventory transactions, material movements, sanitization activities, and other assigned tasks.
Follow material identification, segregation, quarantine, and release-status requirements and maintain required training qualifications for assigned activities and cleanroom access.
Follow environmental, health, and safety requirements, including approved chemical handling and waste procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, material availability, workspace organization, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with Process Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and other departments to resolve routine material-related issues.