Technician, Warehouse

APOTEX; Brantford; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Apotex is seeking a Warehouse Technician to manage inbound material movements, receipts and internal transfers. You will ensure accurate weighing, labeling, quarantine placement, and SAP updates for GMP production and R&D materials.

You will follow SOPs, work with safety and quality standards, and often operate as part of a team in a fast-paced API warehouse environment. Training and a comprehensive rewards package are provided.

Qualifications

• Maintain safety, cGMP and SOP compliance at all times.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Improve skills by reading memos, SOPs and participating in training.
• Proficient operation of equipment and systems used in API warehouses.
• Willingness to be on-call and perform miscellaneous tasks as directed.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials safely from delivery vehicles and verify against receiving documents.
• Weigh, label, and record materials for GMP production and move to quarantine areas.
• Sample liquids and powders and transfer accordingly with SAP updates.
• Receive non-GMP materials and deliver to designated areas promptly.
• Review SOPs to ensure compliance and seek guidance when unsure.
• Keep Receiving Dock and Raw Material Quarantine areas neat and organized.
• Participate in on-call and additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Demonstrate Apotex values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, Passion.
• Comply with all company compliance and safety programs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Quality compliance

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Inventory systems

Job description

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Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

As a member of the Materials Management Group, the Technician, Warehouse PO3 is responsible for the efficient management of inbound and internal material movements within the warehouse complex – including material receipts, internal deliveries, putaways and transfers.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe unloading of all materials from delivery vehicles and ensuring that these materials are checked for damage as well as accuracy against the receiving documents. This includes, materials for use in production, materials for R&D, QC etc. as well as miscellaneous materials (such as unloading solvent tankers, office supplies, equipment etc.).
• Responsible for ensuring that all deliveries of materials for use in GMP production are weighed, labelled, entered/recorded accurately into the inventory systems and moved to the correct designated Quarantine Areas.
• Responsible for ensuring materials are sampled(liquids and powders), when released/rejected etc. are transferred from the quarantine areas to the designated warehouse for storage and updating SAP with the transfer change.
• Receives non-GMP materials for R&D, QC etc. and delivers them to their respective areas in a timely fashion.
• Constantly reviews related departmental SOPs to ensure that his work complies with current procedures and whenever in doubt seeks advice from the Materials Management Supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Receiving Dock and Raw Material Quarantine areas are maintained in a neat and tidy manner.
• Responsible for performing miscellaneous activities(including being on-call when required), as directed by the Materials Management Supervisor or the Warehouse Specialist.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• Responsible for completing activities and tasks within your Area of Responsibility, as assigned by the Materials Management Supervisor and/or Management.

Job Requirements

• To carry out quality work in a timely manner.
• To follow ALL safety, cGMP and SOP regulations.
• To report all problems to Materials Management Supervisor or Warehouse Specialist as soon as possible.
• To attend work each day in a fit mental and physical condition.
• To be able to work independently and as a team member.
• To upgrade skills and knowledge on a continuing basis by reading memos, SOPs and attending all available training sessions.
• To become proficient with the operation of all equipment and systems used in API warehouses.
• To work in a positive and professional manner at all times.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of the recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require accommodation.

The hiring range for this position is $37,216.49 to $52,103.08 per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

The Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary. Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization, you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities, we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.

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This job posting is for a role that is currently available and vacant at Apotex.