Material Handler

Bristol Myers Squibb; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Stock opportunities

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Material Handler in CAR-T Warehouse Operations in Summit/Warren, NJ. You will manage materials for CAR-T production, maintain GDP-compliant documentation, and support cross-functional teams on the shift schedule.

The role emphasizes inventory control, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift and a 10% differential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of cGMP/FDA regulated industry standards.
• Solid basic mathematical skills.
• Technical writing capability.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Experience or familiarity with inventory control and/or management.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory control, cycle counts, stocking, and scrapping.
• Manage material expiry, allocation, and condition to ensure production readiness.
• Quantify and maintain materials in the production dispensary with precision.
• Uphold on-time logistics by following the production schedule.
• Document material handling data per GDPs in a clear format.
• Support quality investigations as needed.
• Provide coverage across Summit and Warren, NJ sites.
• Be available for overtime when business needs arise.
• Adhere to cGMP requirements in all tasks.

Skills

cGMP/FDA knowledge

Math skills

Technical writing

MS Office

Inventory control experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Technical Degree + 0–2 yrs

HS Diploma + 2–4 yrs

Job description

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Material Handler, CAR-T Warehouse Operations

Position Summary

Join a team at the forefront of life-changing innovation. As a Material Handler in CAR-T Warehouse Operations, you will play a vital role in supporting the production of cutting-edge cell therapies that are transforming the lives of patients. In this role, you will manage material needs and requirements for CAR-T production in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within controlled and/or classified environments. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team on an assigned production shift schedule, with the opportunity to contribute directly to quality investigations and production continuity. Shift: Monday — Friday | 2:00 PM — 10:30 PM Shift Differential: 10% pay differential included

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive inventory control, including cycle counts, material stocking, and scrapping
• Manage material expiry, allocation, and condition requirements to ensure production readiness
• Quantify and maintain materials within the production dispensary with precision
• Uphold on-time logistics by adhering closely to the production schedule
• Accurately document material handling data in a clear, concise format following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Thrive in a cross-functional, team-based environment to complete all warehousing tasks required by the shift schedule
• Communicate production deviations and support quality investigations as needed
• Maintain flexibility to support operations across both Summit and Warren, NJ sites
• Maintain availability for overtime when business needs arise
• Adhere to all regulatory and cGMP requirements while performing job functions

Reporting Relationship

The Material Handler, CAR-T Warehouse Operations reports directly to the Manager, CAR-T Warehouse Operations.

What We’re Looking For Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of cGMP/FDA regulated industry standards
• Solid basic mathematical skills
• Technical writing capability
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Experience or familiarity with inventory control and/or management

Education & Experience (one of the following):

• Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline)
• Associate’s or Medical/Technical Degree + 0–2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
• High School Diploma/GED + 2–4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Combination of walking, standing, and sitting throughout the shift; ability to sustain extended periods of either as needed
• Physical dexterity to operate computers and complete documentation tasks
• Adequate vision and hearing to perform safely in the job environment
• Ability to lift between 25–60 pounds
• Comfort working in laboratory, cleanroom, and controlled/restricted environments
• Required use of cleanroom garments and PPE (covering head, face, core body, and legs/feet) in designated areas
• Routine exposure to human blood components — candidates must be comfortable working in this setting
• Restrictions apply in designated areas: no makeup, gum, nail polish, or other potential microbial sources
• Clean room environments include enclosed, restricted spaces with assigned pressure and temperature conditions, as well as exposure to reagents, chemicals, and sanitization agents
• Certain areas may restrict outside materials such as food, cell phones, and tablets

This role has no direct reports. Additional duties may be assigned as the business evolves.

Compensation Overview:

Summit West – NJ – US: $22.14 – $26.83per hour The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment.

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Work-life benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees))
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
• Unikely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
• On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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