Material Handler, Cell Therapy

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 holidays

Volunteer days

Global Shutdown

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Material Handler in Devens, MA to perform routine material operations on the receiving dock, warehouse, and controlled temperature locations to support production of commercial and clinical products. The role requires hands-on work on the floor, safety and quality focus, and collaboration with QA, Planning, and QC.

The position shifts are Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, onsite, with responsibilities including goods receipt, putaway, cycle counts, and packaging support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; higher education preferred.
• Equivalents may substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Operate with safety, quality, and integrity as core principles.
• Perform goods receipt of SAP-managed consumables and raw materials on receiving dock.
• Put materials away into SAP-managed bin locations within warehouse and other controlled temperature locations.
• Execute inventory cycle counts.
• Perform material replenishment to the Kitting Department and other customers within the facility.
• This is an operations role with ~90% floor work.
• Perform material picking and putaway up to 25 feet height using Powered Industrial Trucks.
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks including forklifts and turret trucks safely.
• Operate pallet wrapper.
• Follow CGMP practices and controlled documentation (SOPs, Work Practices).
• Collaborate with Incoming QA, Planning, and Quality Control.
• Complete CGMP paperwork using GDocP principles.
• Cross-train into Kitting and Product Services to support packaging and production.

Skills

MS Office

Independent work

SAP ERP

Shipping experience

Biotech experience

Cold chain

Forklift

Turret truck

Pallet wrapper

GxP/CGMP knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

SAP

GDocP

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

The Material Handler role is responsible to perform routine Material Operations in the receiving dock, warehouse, and controlled temperature locations within the multiproduct Cell Therapy Facility to support the production of commercial and clinical products.

Shifts Available:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, onsite

Responsibilities

• Operate with safety, quality, and integrity as core principles
• Perform goods receipt of SAP managed consumables and raw materials on receiving dock
• Put materials away into SAP managed bin locations within warehouse and other controlled temperature locations
• Execute inventory cycle counts
• Perform material replenishment to the Kitting Department and other customers within the facility
• This is an operations role where ~90% of time is spent on the floor executing the job functions
• Perform material picking and putaway at heights of up to 25 feet using Powered Industrial Truck
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks including forklifts and Turret Trucks for material movement in a safe and efficient manner
• Operate pallet wrapper in a safe and efficient manner
• Understand and follow CGMP practices in accordance with effective controlled documentation (i.e. SOP, Work Practice)
• Collaborate and partner with stakeholder groups such as Incoming QA, Planning, and Quality Control
• Complete CGMP paperwork using GDocP principles
• Cross-train into Kitting Department to build material kits to support production
• Cross-train into Product Services to assist with final Drug Product pack-out operations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Microsoft Office Applications such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• ERP system knowledge and experience (SAP is preferred)
• Experience with domestic and international shipping (GMP raw materials and consumables is preferred)
• Experience in a commercial biotech environment is preferred
• Cold chain material receipt and handling
• Experience with pallet wrapper, forklift, and turret truck is preferred
• Experience and familiarity with the Quality Management System and documentation of change control, deviations, and CAPA is preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly bend, reach and walk

Minimum Requirements

• High school Diploma / GED. Additional post-secondary education resulting in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute

Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD

Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $30.81 - $37.33per hour

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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R1607425 : Material Handler, Cell Therapy