Material Handler - Contract

Novocol Healthcare Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the smooth flow of materials and finished goods within a state-of-the-art facility, supporting production demands, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Ideal candidates will bring at least one year of warehouse experience, along with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality and employee development, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth. If you're looking to make an impact in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Work/life balance programs

Employee recognition

Social events

Spirit days

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse environment required.
• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods and WHMIS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts and reporting.
• Support production by transferring materials and finished goods.
• Follow GMP and safety guidelines to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education

Tools

RF Scanners

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Company Details
Novocol Pharma is a growing contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), specialized in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. We strive for excellence and customer-centricity to deliver value to global pharmaceutical clients through contract services for drug development and commercial manufacturing. With over 40 years in operation, our team of 600 employees and modern facilities, located in Cambridge, Ontario provide a personalized and responsive experience for our customers. We are focused on serving our strategic partners and patients with quality, integrity, and value.

Our employees are our number one asset! We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.

We are a proud member of the Septodont group of companies. Septodont is a pharmaceutical and medical device company with a global leadership position in dental pain management. The group counts over 2000+ employees worldwide and has remained a 100% family owned company for over 90 years. Our Cambridge facility serves as a significant manufacturing site within the Septodont group with high volume dental anesthetic production for a global customer base.

We have an opportunity for a CONTRACT MATERIAL HANDLER / FORKFLIFT OPERATOR.

Job Summary
The Material Handler is accountable to the Production Supervisor for activities relating to the warehouse organization and production department. Responsibilities include cleanliness, inventory accuracy, movement of materials to support Production requirements and other internal departments. The Material Handler will ensure the smooth flow of the finished goods and materials throughout the facility.

DAY / AFTERNOON / NIGHT SHIFT Available
Responsibilities

1. Performs cycle counts as identified by the cycle count program and support activities to ensure inventory accuracy.
2. Generates reports and completes transactions from the ERP system.
3. Compiles and transfers materials from the warehouse to the Production facility and other internal departments to support their requirements.
4. Transfers finished goods and other materials from the production facility to the warehouse for storage.
5. Anticipates production demands and proactively solves potential issues.
6. Puts product into designated storage areas to maintain cleanliness and an efficient and organized process flow of material.
7. Responds to multiple production demands and juggle multiple priorities. Uses problem solving to effectively optimize space.
8. Supports shipments to external customers and vendors by loading trucks and processing documents.
9. Supports the receipt process from suppliers and vendors by unloading trucks and processing documents.
10. Participates in temperature monitoring program as required.
11. Delivers received mail and other items to recipients within the facility.
12. Follows GMP and regulatory requirements, and ensures quality standards are met.
13. Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations.
14. Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma.
2. Completed post-secondary education is considered an asset.
3. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a warehouse environment.
4. Counter Balance, Electric Walkie, Narrow Aisle and Reach Truck experience is required.
5. Previous Pharmaceutical experience, including GMP knowledge is considered an asset.
6. Knowledge of Dangerous Goods and WHMIS certification is an asset.
7. Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office, RF Scanners and ERP systems.
8. Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
9. Ability to multi-task and respond to changing demands.
10. Ability to work all shifts.

Contract type
Contract
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing