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 used by Process Development (PD) and Manufacturing. 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 calls for organization, attention to detail, flexibility, a service mindset, and commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. The position supports PD and manufacturing inventory, including receiving and verifying materials, maintaining storage areas, monitoring stock levels, replenishing supplies, and coordinating requirements for scheduled activities. It also involves sanitizing and staging materials for controlled or classified areas, supporting cleanroom readiness and routine waste handling, and following applicable gowning and cleanroom procedures. Assigned work must comply with cGMP, GDP, company policies, approved SOPs, and environmental, health, and safety requirements, with accurate documentation of inventory transactions and material movements.

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.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions and established procedures.
Ability to accurately enter and maintain inventory records using electronic systems or spreadsheets.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other standard computer applications.
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.
Criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
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 Process Development materials, verify quantities and condition against purchase orders or packing documents, 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 Process Development storage areas, and communicate material availability or potential shortages.
Monitor and maintain inventory of general manufacturing supplies, including scrubs, gowning materials, gloves, masks, wipes, cleaning supplies, and other routine consumables.
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 and keep storage and staging areas orderly and stocked.
Sanitize and wipe down materials, supplies, and equipment before transfer to Manufacturing for distribution into designated controlled or classified cleanroom areas.
Assist with preparing and staging supplies and equipment for production, and with approved cleaning and sanitization activities for material preparation, equipment transfer, and production readiness.
Replenish approved consumables in cleanrooms, gowning areas, and production support locations.
Assist with removal, segregation, and transfer of routine cleanroom waste using established procedures and approved 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 work in accordance with cGMP, GDP, company policies, and approved SOPs; maintain complete, accurate, and timely records of inventory transactions, material movements, sanitization, and other assigned tasks.
Follow material identification, segregation, quarantine, and release-status requirements; 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.
Adapt to schedule changes based on business needs and perform other duties as assigned.