Material Handler III - GMP Warehouse

PCI TRGR Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in Madison, WI, seeks a Material Handler III to support day-to-day shipping, receiving, and inventory control for pharmaceutical fill/finish operations. The role focuses on accurate documentation, scheduling, and maintaining compliant handling of materials in a cGMP environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of related experience, knowledge of temperature-sensitive materials, and strong math/computer skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of transporting temperature sensitive materials.
• Able to multitask and prioritize.
• Intermediate math and computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Valid driver's license required.
• APICS coursework or certification a plus.
• DOT and IATA training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all shipping duties including documentation and schedules.
• Oversee Receiving and Inventory Control and Shipping.
• Lead continuous improvement projects for alternative shipping methods.
• Move materials between dock and truck and within plant locations.
• Prepare temperature-sensitive shipments following procedures.

Skills

Shipping

Receiving

Inventory control

Math & computer skills

Communication

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

We are currently looking for a Material Handler III who assists in the day to day activities relating to shipping, receiving and inventory control functions supporting Pharmaceutical fill/finish Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handles all shipping responsibilities to include preparing required shipment/delivery documentation, maintaining shipping requests and schedules, and inventory control of supplies to meet all potential shipping needs.
• Ability to oversee and run Receiving and Inventory Control, as well as Shipping.
• Ability to lead Continuous Improvement Projects assisting in the development of alternative shipping methods.
• Loads and/or unloads material between dock and truck, moving materials between statuses and locations within the plants.
• Prepares temperature sensitive shipments according to procedure minimizing time removed from controlled environment.
• Prepares declarations and ships dangerous goods in strict compliance with current IATA and DOT regulations.
• Processes delivered materials according to procedure placing an added immediacy on temperature sensitive receipts.
• Evaluates supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers and provides feedback on rate suppliers and distributors.
• Direct contact with transportation companies for shipping quotes and to arrange shipments.
• Prepare work-in-process (WIP) and lot specific kits supporting Manufacturing.
• Records and maintains accurate inventory logs for all manufacturing components.
• Researches inventory discrepancies and reports findings.
• Conducts materials handling operations in strict accordance with written SOPs assuring that operations are conducted in compliance with strict cGMP procedures.
• Processes manufacturing and shipping supplies as outlined in procedures.
• Performs material sampling as required.
• Performs cycle counts, expiration date maintenance and maintains all material storage locations.
• Ensures proper storage, segregation and area labeling of raw material storage areas, and processes expired and nonconforming materials to a restricted area and place on-hold.
• Attends semi-annual DOT and IATA training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time up to 4 hours without a break
• Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects
• Ability to lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds, unassisted

Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of experience preferred
• Knowledge of practices and procedures regarding transportation of temperature sensitive materials required.
• Ability to prioritize, to make good decisions and multi-task.
• Intermediate math and computer skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Self-motivator, reliable, follows instructions and can perform duties with minimal guidance
• Willing to put the team first.
• Must understand cGMP requirements and strict adherence to safety policies and practices
• Strong commitment to excellence and quality with a positive working attitude.
• Valid drivers’ license
• APICS coursework or certification a plus
• Previous DOT and IATA training preferred
• ERP software experience is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.