Materials Handler I

PCI Pharma Services•Bedford, NH

About The Position

The Materials Handler I assists with day-to-day inventory control activities supporting pharmaceutical fill/finish operations. The role supports logistics functions including receiving, shipping, data entry, inventory control, labeling, and maintaining associated cGMP documentation. Additional work includes creating and updating log sheets and inventory cards, shipping activities, and inventory movements, including database updates and labeling. The position handles materials between docks, trucks, plant statuses, and storage locations; processes and delivers shipments; prepares work-in-process and lot-specific kits; and supports manufacturing and shipping with supplies. It also maintains inventory records, performs cycle counts and expiration-date maintenance, completes chain-of-custody forms and receiving logs, assigns lot numbers to incoming materials, and submits QC test requests for raw-material sampling and testing. Operations must follow written procedures, SOPs, and cGMP requirements. The role reports to the Manager - Materials and has no staff responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math and computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Suite.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
Ability to prioritize and ensure key actions are followed through.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ERP software is helpful.
APICS coursework or certification is helpful but not required.
Strong commitment to excellence and quality with a positive working attitude.
Strong initiative and reliability, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Team-oriented approach and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Load and/or unload materials between the dock and truck using a hand truck where applicable.
Move materials between statuses and locations within the plants.
Process delivered materials according to procedure, with added urgency for temperature-sensitive receipts, and deliver received shipments as appropriate.
Prepare work-in-process and lot-specific kits supporting manufacturing processes.
Provide manufacturing and shipping supplies as outlined in procedures.
Record and maintain accurate inventory logs for manufacturing components and report on inventory.
Attend semi-annual DOT and IATA training as required.
Conduct materials-handling operations in accordance with written SOPs.
Perform cycle counts, maintain expiration dates, and maintain material storage locations.
Ensure operations comply with cGMP procedures.
Complete chain-of-custody forms and update receiving logs.
Assign lot numbers to incoming materials according to established procedures.
Complete QC test requests for raw-material sampling and testing.
Create and update log sheets and inventory cards, perform shipping and inventory-movement functions, update databases, apply labels, and maintain associated cGMP documentation.
Perform other duties as required.