Warehouse Technician
About The Position
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Technician for its Sacramento, California location. The role supports warehouse operations, including material handling, receiving, storage, issuance, and inventory control. The technician handles materials for a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical operation and follows applicable company policies, cGMP requirements, safety rules, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures. Duties also include maintaining warehouse cleanliness, completing required documentation, supporting shipment preparation, and assisting with inventory discrepancies and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–2 years of experience in one or a combination of distribution, warehousing, shipping, receiving, logistics, material handling, customer service, inventory control, or a comparable service line.
- Forklift experience.
- Strong background in warehouse operations; GMP manufacturing facility experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of regulatory guidance and standard operating procedures related to warehouse operations.
- Good documentation and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must live in or be willing to move to the Sacramento Metropolitan Region, approximately within a 40-mile radius.
- Ability to successfully complete a drug and background check.
- Ability and willingness to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift throughout each shift, with or without accommodation.
- Completion of picking, packing, and closing competency assessments.
Nice To Haves
- Warehouse operations experience in a GMP manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and quality requirements.
- Label, store, and segregate materials by status in designated storage areas.
- Pick, stage, and deliver materials to Manufacturing, QC, and other departments according to approved requests or batch records.
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and inventory integrity through cycle counts and 5S practices.
- Maintain real-time inventory accuracy using ERP or inventory management systems.
- Prepare materials for outbound shipment, including cold-chain and controlled substances when applicable.
- Complete and maintain GMP documentation, including logbooks, inventory forms, and transaction records.
- Assist with investigating and resolving discrepancies, deviations, and inventory issues.
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment after training.
- Comply with applicable safety, environmental, and cGMP regulations.
- Participate in training, cross-functional support, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Follow FEFO (First Expiry First Out) when withdrawing materials.
- Check material expiry and retest dates before dispensing.
- Clean and sanitize the warehouse according to SOPs and maintain relevant logbooks.
- Calibrate weighing balances and other instruments according to SOPs.
- Dispose of expired, rejected, and damaged goods according to relevant SOPs.
- Follow company policies, cGMP requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by site leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off plan.
- Yearly bonus eligibility.
- Competitive pay.
- Training and development resources.
- Programs supporting employee health and well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
