Material Handler/Blender - APA Fill

Pillar 5 Pharma Inc.; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

STD/LTD insurance

AD&D insurance

Pension plan after 90 days

Job summary

Pillar5 Pharma Inc. in Arnprior, Ontario is seeking a Material Handler/Blender to minimize downtime and ensure safe, efficient production. You will handle materials, verify inventories in SAP, and support aseptic manufacturing and packaging operations on a weekend shift.

The role requires forklift experience, GMP knowledge, and the ability to read schematics and follow procedures. We offer comprehensive benefits and a path to pension eligibility after 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong math, computer, mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with forklift operation, SAP, inventory management systems, and GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of aseptic processing and pharmaceutical packaging.
• Ability to follow procedures, complete documentation accurately, and read schematic drawings.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work shifts and perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, and prolonged standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to receive, transport, stage, and transfer raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Issue, verify, and reconcile materials for production activities while maintaining accurate inventory records, documentation, and SAP transactions.
• Verify material identity, lot numbers, quantities, and expiry dates to ensure GMP, quality, and manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare and stage materials, equipment, and production areas to support aseptic manufacturing, blending, and packaging operations.
• Perform cleaning, sanitization, CIP activities, and other production support tasks while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all SOPs, GMP, aseptic, and safety requirements, and promptly report any quality, inventory, equipment, or process concerns.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Mechanical

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pillar5 Pharma is a specialized aseptic manufacturer located in the Ottawa Valley Town of Arnprior, Ontario. At Pillar5, we are Building Our Future as North America's ophthalmic Centre of Excellence through best-in-class compliance, operational excellence and industry leadership. Our quality and safety trained team members work together in support of our Mission to produce reliable, high-quality eye-care products that improve and enrich the lives of our customers.

Reporting to the Aseptic Processing Fill Supervisor the Material Handler/Blender minimizes downtime through material handling and turnovers. Through trouble shooting, problem solving and follow-up, the role ensures continuous, safe, and efficient production in all processes.

Compensation:

• Hourly range: $21.21/hr to $26.62/hr based on tenure.
• Comprehensive health, dental benefits effective on your first day of employment.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
• Life and Accidental Death & Disbursement (AD&D) insurance.
• Company Pension Plan eligibility after 90 days of employment.

Hours of work: Weekend shift, Friday to Sunday 6:00am to 6:30pm

What you bring to this role:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong math, computer, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with forklift operation, SAP, inventory management systems, and GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of aseptic processing and pharmaceutical packaging.
• Ability to follow procedures, complete documentation accurately, and read schematic drawings.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work shifts and perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, and prolonged standing and walking.

What you will do in this role:

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to receive, transport, stage, and transfer raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Issue, verify, and reconcile materials for production activities while maintaining accurate inventory records, documentation, and SAP transactions.
• Verify material identity, lot numbers, quantities, and expiry dates to ensure compliance with GMP, quality, and manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare and stage materials, equipment, and production areas to support aseptic manufacturing, blending, and packaging operations.
• Perform cleaning, sanitization, CIP activities, and other production support tasks while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all SOPs, GMP, aseptic, and safety requirements, and promptly report any quality, inventory, equipment, or process concerns.

Disability, Accessibility and Accommodation:

Pillar5 Pharma is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in the workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to support your individual needs.

This is a newly created position that reflects Pillar5's ongoing investment in workforce development, compliance excellence, and the advancement of our aseptic manufacturing capabilities. Pillar5 Pharma does not use AI at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.

Pillar5 Pharma is a specialized aseptic manufacturer located in the Ottawa Valley Town of Arnprior, Ontario. At Pillar5, we are Building Our Future as North America's ophthalmic Centre of Excellence through best-in-class compliance, operational excellence and industry leadership. Our quality and safety trained team members work together in support of our Mission to produce reliable, high-quality eye-care products that improve and enrich the lives of our customers.

Reporting to the Aseptic Processing Fill Supervisor the Material Handler/Blender minimizes downtime through material handling and turnovers. Through trouble shooting, problem solving and follow-up, the role ensures continuous, safe, and efficient production in all processes.

Compensation:

• Hourly range: $21.21/hr to $26.62/hr based on tenure.
• Comprehensive health, dental benefits effective on your first day of employment.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
• Life and Accidental Death & Disbursement (AD&D) insurance.
• Company Pension Plan eligibility after 90 days of employment.

Hours of work: Weekend shift, Friday to Sunday 6:00am to 6:30pm

What you bring to this role:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong math, computer, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with forklift operation, SAP, inventory management systems, and GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of aseptic processing and pharmaceutical packaging.
• Ability to follow procedures, complete documentation accurately, and read schematic drawings.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work shifts and perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, and prolonged standing and walking.

What you will do in this role:

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to receive, transport, stage, and transfer raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Issue, verify, and reconcile materials for production activities while maintaining accurate inventory records, documentation, and SAP transactions.
• Verify material identity, lot numbers, quantities, and expiry dates to ensure compliance with GMP, quality, and manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare and stage materials, equipment, and production areas to support aseptic manufacturing, blending, and packaging operations.
• Perform cleaning, sanitization, CIP activities, and other production support tasks while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all SOPs, GMP, aseptic, and safety requirements, and promptly report any quality, inventory, equipment, or process concerns.

Disability, Accessibility and Accommodation:

Pillar5 Pharma is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in the workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to support your individual needs.

This is a newly created position that reflects Pillar5's ongoing investment in workforce development, compliance excellence, and the advancement of our aseptic manufacturing capabilities. Pillar5 Pharma does not use AI at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.

Weekend shift, Friday to Sunday 6:00am to 6:30pm