Warehouse Associate

WuXi AppTec•Middletown, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Warehouse Associate executes GDP/cGMP material handling activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient flow of raw materials, components, intermediates, and finished goods. Responsibilities include receiving, put-away, inventory control, kitting/issuance to production, sampling support, and shipping, including cold chain, while maintaining accurate ERP/WMS transactions and audit-ready documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; associate/technical coursework a plus.
1–3 years of warehouse/logistics experience; pharma/biotech, medical device, food, or other regulated industry preferred. (GMP)
Experience with cold-chain materials and scanners/barcoding preferred.
Detail-oriented, reliable, and organized; strong communication and teamwork.
Ability to follow procedures, prioritize tasks, and escalate issues promptly.
Working knowledge of cGMP/GDP and basic documentation practices.
Proficiency with ERP/WMS (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft) and handheld scanners; basic Excel/data entry.
Familiarity with FEFO, lot/serial control, and temperature-controlled storage.
DOT/IATA awareness and hazmat packaging/labeling basics.
Inventory & Picking Accuracy ≥ 99%
Dock-to-Stock Time (Released materials)
Stand/walk for extended periods (8–12-hour shifts); lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Work in controlled environments; wear PPE (gowning, gloves, safety glasses, face coverings, hearing protection as applicable).
Exposure to chemicals, sanitizers/disinfectants, and routine noise levels within regulated limits.

Nice To Haves

associate/technical coursework a plus.
pharma/biotech, medical device, food, or other regulated industry preferred. (GMP)
Experience with cold-chain materials and scanners/barcoding preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all EHS, OSHA, DOT, IATA (as applicable), cGMP, and GDP requirements; wear required PPE and maintain 5S standards.
Adhere to gowning/entry procedures for controlled areas; safeguard data integrity (ALCOA+).
Execute and document work per SOPs, work instructions, and batch/receipt records; escalate deviations or atypical events.
Verify deliveries against POs/COAs; inspect packaging/labels, record temperature data, and stage to Quarantine.
Perform ERP/WMS receipts, generate labels/status tags, and complete put-away to designated temperature-controlled locations.
Stage materials for QC sampling; maintain the chain of custody and the cleanliness of sampling rooms/booths.
Coordinate with QA for status updates and move released/rejected products according to procedures.
Pick materials FEFO/expiry-controlled; perform line clearances and kit components for Manufacturing/Packaging.
Deliver materials to cleanrooms/docks while maintaining segregation of statuses and accurate transactions.
Pack, label, and prepare GDP-compliant shipments (parcel/LTL/FTL/courier; ambient and cold-chain).
Use dataloggers/indicators and complete documentation (BOL, commercial invoice, SDS, temp logs) as required.
Meet daily KPI targets (accuracy, dock-to-stock, OTIF); identify waste and suggest improvements (5S/lean).
Participate in deviation investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with QA, QC, Manufacturing, MSAT/Engineering, Planning/Procurement, and EHS.
Operate Pallet jacks, Forklifts, Turret trucks, and other material-handling equipment (training provided).
Perform routine equipment checks and report issues promptly.
Support calibration and preventative maintenance scheduling.