Material Handler

Piramal Pharma Ltd; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Critical Care in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a Materials Handler to operate packaging systems and ensure accurate inventory in GMP-compliant environments.

You will use SAP/PAS-X for material transactions, perform cycle counts, and coordinate with planning and QC to maintain a safe, efficient facility. This role requires 1-2 years of related experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-2 years of experience in packaging or warehouse roles is expected.
• Familiarity with GMP/GDP and FDA-regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and package products in designated areas.
• Use SAP/PAS-X to process material transactions and movements.
• Maintain accurate records and perform weekly cycle counts.
• Coordinate with planning, QC and packaging supervision to resolve issues.
• Ensure a clean, safe work environment and proper disposal of scrap material.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Verbal & Written Communication

Safety Consciousness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

PAS-X

Job description

Division

Piramal Critical Care

Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a business unit of Piramal Pharma, is the fourth-largest producer of inhaled anesthetics and a global player in hospital generics. We are motivated by our vision of commitment to delivering critical care solutions for patients and healthcare providers across the globe while achieving sustainable and profitable growth for all the stakeholders.

PCC maintains a wide presence across the US, Europe, and more than 100 countries across the globe. Its rich product portfolio includes Inhalation Anesthetics such as Sevoflurane, Isoflurane and Halothane as well as Intrathecal Baclofen therapy, for spasticity management.

PCC has a strong manufacturing and process development experience with wholly-owned, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States and India, inspected periodically by the US FDA and the UK MHRA and other regulators. The strategic locations of our facilities help us supply high-quality products around the world, timely at optimal costs.

For more details, please visit https://www.piramalcriticalcare.com/global/

Job Title

Material Handler

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to operate systems and equipment at the site to package inhalation anesthetic agents according to customer requirements. Documents all activities in the proper GMP format, ensures accurate Inventory is maintained, and performs proper cleaning of the Packaging area.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives, distributes, and stores products as directed in designated, secure locations. Example - Packaging packaging, plant and warehouse.
• Prepares and maintains records of materials received and shipped including dates of transactions, locations, and other pertinent information by way of SAP/PAS-X systems.
• Reviews FG shipments from packaging for accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy.
• Confirms picklist details and or special instructions provided by the weekly packaging schedule; expedites shipments that affect the packaging schedule.
• Transports and loads materials, supplies, and finished goods (manually and/or using hand trucks and skids) in and out of packaging, packaging, plant and warehouse.
• When problems arise, resolves issues by contacting the following departments with email warehouse, planning, QC and packaging supervision.
• Apply Quarantine / Approval labels on finish good pallets
• Conducts weekly cycle counts of packaging, plant and warehouse.
• Collects and properly disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping; maintains a safe and clean work environment within packaging packaging, plant and warehouse.
• Utilize hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks and within or to the main warehouse
• Documents all activities in a manner that is compliant with GDPs and all FDA regulations. This may include providing information to the person responsible for completing the packaging batch record.
• Utilizes SAP and PAS-X to perform material transactions and movements to align with physical transfers and consumption of materials, as well as to submit work orders
• Reports any safety issues to the proper personnel
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify issues and alternative solutions
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times to interface effectively with all internal and external customers
• Knowledge and application of SAP and PAS-X for inventory control and maintenance work notifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professional attitude. Legible, cGMP compliant handwriting is mandatory.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to operate PLC controls
• Creative and able to present various solutions
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational disposition
• Knowledge of the cGMP regulations and their application to the packaging processes

Education / Experience

Minimum Education Qualification: High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience (in Years): 1-2 years