Job Title: Material Specialist
Location: 1 DNA Way South San Francisco, CA-94080
Duration: 12-month contract (Potential for extension or permanent hire)
Pay Rate: $24.83/hr (W2)
Benefits: Weekly pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Duties:
- Works with supervisors and other leads; is required to closely interact with immediate supervisor and Materials Specialists.
- Ensure safe and quality operations while meeting operational goals.
- Work effectively and efficiently in a team-oriented environment to keep Materials Operations running smoothly and identify opportunities to improve procedures/operations.
- Specific responsibilities include:
- ensuring internal and external compliance (GMP, GLP, DOT, HazMat, etc.)
- health and safety guidelines
- effectively executing Supervisors directives
- prioritizing and facilitating area tasks and daily customer requests
- trouble shooting operational errors
- monitoring operations
- following up on facility/process/specialists needs
- interacting with other departments to achieve goals
- and acting as the liaison between the area Materials Specialists and Supervisors
Accountabilities:
- Ensure daily tasks are being completed accurately including:
- Acceptance of incoming materials by ensuring paperwork is accurate and materials are received in good conditions, prepare receiving documents
- prepare manifests for hazardous materials, route receiving information
- perform x-ray scanning of packages, process and receive radioactive materials
- apply asset tags to capital equipment, Observe proper handling/storage/temperature requirements of materials
- provide for internal distribution including GMP materials to company facilities, apply proper placards
- Pack materials for proper shipping conditions, prepare shipping documents perform campus pick-ups for outgoing shipments
- Independently follow GMP procedures and train others in all aspects of GMP procedures; Clearly understand the importance of accurate GMP documentation.
- Follow required safety procedures; use available safety equipment and participate in the safety awareness and training of staff.
- Provide routine updates to Supervisors on progress, status, and issues associated with the department.
- Prioritize and distribute workload for the group with minimal supervision.
- Participate on projects and as needed deliver presentations to a diverse audience.
- Proactively look for ways to improve work flow processes and participate in the planning and implementation of change initiatives.
- Lead resolution efforts; be recognized as a resource for the resolution of technical issues.
- Actively participate in the development of departmental goals.
- Engage in continuous feedback activities with supervisor including providing feedback when asked, soliciting constructive criticism, and initiating career development discussions.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a diverse environment with respect and professionalism.
- Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Complete workload, assigned duties, and back-up tasks on time.
- Maintain equipment and work areas for cleanliness.
- Address customer inquiries and requests.
- Ensure documentation for accuracy and completion.
- Participate in safety and quality area surveys, 5S audits, LEAN and Class A initiatives.
- Understand and demonstrate proficiency with material handling equipment and relevant computer applications.
- Perform operations free of operational variances and work with a high degree of precision and accuracy.
- Assist Materials Specialists and contingent workers as necessary and fill in for staff as required.
- Adjust to schedule changes, work overtime as necessary, and float between groups as needed to support operations.
- Ensure that all work is completed by end of day. Utilize time wisely to maximize productivity.
- Meet timeline commitments and inform others as necessary.Adhere to safety. Follow safety guidelines for your area and inspect area before beginning daily work.
Requirements & Preferences:
- College level coursework preferred.
- Material handling and/or warehousing experience required.
- Previous experience in a leadership role/responsibilities preferred.
- Possess effective time management and organizational skills, ability to work independently, and demonstrate strong customer services skills.
- Must possess good problem solving and interpersonal skills. Must have strong initiative and focus on safety, quality, accuracy, and be detail oriented.
- Knowledge of safe chemical handling preferred.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license
- HazMat endorsement preferred.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
- Forklift Experience
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