GMP Shipping & Receiving Technician

Avantor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Associate at our San Diego site to support Lab and Production Services. You will handle GMP-compliant receiving, inventory replenishment, and order fulfillment while coordinating with multiple systems and customer contacts.

We value strong communication, safety, and the ability to manage priorities independently in a fast-paced environment, with training and career growth opportunities within Avantor's global life sciences platforms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/undergraduate degree preferred.
• 2+ years in material handling, inventory replenishment, or customer service.
• Strong MS Word and Excel skills; attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GMP and non-GMP receiving activities.
• Utilize SAP, Citrix, Avantor Inventory Management Systems, ChemSW, and customer-specific platforms to fulfill duties.
• Handle temperature-controlled, inventoried and non-inventoried materials across multiple warehouse locations.
• Serve as customer’s Authorized Agent providing transfer of ownership with 3rd party delivery services and freight carriers.
• Operate warehouse equipment and perform inspections as required.
• Assist in GMP packaging activities to maintain production schedule and outbound shipment prep.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Key Performance Indices.
• Safely manage hazardous materials and ensure compliance with storage regulations.
• Serve as liaison with customer contacts including purchasing directors and facility managers.
• Follow Warehouse Management lead to prioritize tasks based on schedule and business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory replenishment

Customer service

GMP knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety compliance

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or undergraduate preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Avantor is seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Associate at our San Diego site to support Lab and Production Services. You will handle GMP-compliant receiving, inventory replenishment, and order fulfillment while coordinating with multiple systems and customer contacts.

We value strong communication, safety, and the ability to manage priorities independently in a fast-paced environment, with training and career growth opportunities within Avantor's global life sciences platforms.