Manufacturing Associate - Material Management - Material Handler

Amgen Inc. (IR); Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen North Carolina (ANC) is seeking a Material Handler in the Manufacturing Associate role to support 24/7 operations. The position covers picking, delivering, and stocking cGMP materials in a 12-hour 2-2-3 shift from 5:45am to 6:15pm, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include using SAP and MES for routine transactions, managing inventory, operating PIVs and forklifts, and maintaining accurate records while collaborating with peers.

Qualifications

• High School/GED + 2 years manufacturing and/or regulated environment experience.
• Associate’s Degree + 6 months manufacturing and/or regulated environment experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree required or preferred depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Pick, deliver, and stock cGMP materials and general consumables.
• Use SAP/MES to complete routine transactions and verify cGMP records.
• Operate PIVs and forklift equipment to move materials safely.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and adhere to SOPs and CFR requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Education

High School/GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

MES

Inventory systems

PIV operation

Job description

Career Category Manufacturing Job Description Job Description Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas - Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease - we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lie within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX Batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. The FleX Batch facility will feature best-in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded Industry 4.0 capabilities and sustainability innovations designed to reduce carbon and waste.

Manufacturing Associate - Material Management - Material Handler Live

What you will do

Let's do this! Let's change the world! In this dynamic role, you will be an Associate in the manufacturing organization at Amgen North Carolina (ANC). The essential position, which supports our critical 24/7 manufacturing operations, works a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45am to 6:15pm. In this role, you will support manufacturing operations by picking, delivering, and stocking cGMP materials and general consumables in accordance with standard operating procedures within a cGMP environment. The Material Handler performs hands‑on material movement and inventory activities while maintaining strict safety, compliance, documentation, and customer‑service standards. The Material Handler will support all floor operations in accordance with cGMP practices. As Amgen relies upon the regular attendance of staff members to meet legitimate business needs, staff must be able to work assigned 12-hour shifts, including during inclement weather, some holidays and requested overtime in support of our 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities will include...

Safety / Compliance

Pick, deliver, and stock cGMP floor-stock materials and general consumables. Perform work in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs), cGMP requirements, applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Amgen policies, and OSHA regulations. Maintain compliant training records and follow proper gowning requirements. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Report safety hazards immediately to leadership.

Systems

Use inventory systems to complete routine transactions and resolve basic system issues within Amgen enterprise resource planning systems, including SAP and MES. Use quality, operations, and logistics software applications with appropriate read and write access. Review and verify cGMP transactions. Manage inventory by removing expired materials from cGMP areas and completing the appropriate MES and SAP transactions.

Equipment

Use powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) to move warehouse materials. Conduct pre‑operational safety inspections of PIVs. May operate trucks to move warehouse materials, hazardous materials, or general consumables. Operate warehouse equipment as assigned, including forklifts, pallet jacks, special‑purpose cryogenic equipment, and potent‑compound equipment.

Collaboration and Work Practices

Interact constructively with peers and internal clients. Provide basic customer service and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment, both independently and as part of a team. Perform other functions as assigned.

Win What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications:

• High School/GED + 2 years manufacturing and/or other regulated environment experience
• Associate’s Degree + 6 months manufacturing and/or other regulated environment experience
• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a cGMP environment.
• Experience with SAP, MES, inventory systems, or related quality, operations, and logistics software.
• Experience safely operating trucks, vans, powered industrial vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse equipment.
• Experience safely handling, transporting, and managing hazardous materials.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to accurately follow complex written procedures.
• Ability to assemble, disassemble, operate, and understand complex equipment or processes in accordance with procedures.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to work efficiently across multiple software applications.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and adhere to cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated alignment with Amgen values.

Physical Requirements

Stand, walk, or move throughout offices, work sites, and Amgen buildings. Climb, crawl, crouch, or work in other non‑seated positions. Lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects using appropriate industrial equipment. Maintain the visual and mental concentration needed to work with specialized equipment and instruments.

Thrive

What you can expect of us

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
• group medical, dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives
• Award‑winning time‑off plans and bi‑annual company‑wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Salary Range

70,985.20USD -96,038.80 USD

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors, including relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save toward retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career‑development opportunities including:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
• group medical, dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives
• Award‑winning time‑off plans and bi‑annual company‑wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen