Warehouse and Distribution Technician (On-site)

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck in New Jersey is seeking a Warehouse and Distribution Technician to support GMP-compliant warehouse operations on a 1st shift, onsite five days a week.

You will perform material receipt, inspection, storage, sampling, inventory cycle counts, and shipping coordination in SAP, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to SOPs and safety requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, the willingness to learn packaging operations, and clear communication across departments to maintain quality.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Demonstrate competency in GMP, SOPs and GDP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming material receipt and sample management.
• Receive, inspect and store all warehouse inventory.
• Execute sample collection activities.
• Perform inventory functions: weekly replenishment, cycle counts, and min/max updates.
• Coordinate and execute discard process for expired or unavailable inventory.
• Process order management and material staging in support of packaging/labeling.
• Emergency cold vault coverage when needed.
• Manage shipping activities, freight and logistics.

Skills

Growth mindset

Team player

Desire to learn

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Warehouse and Distribution Technician

Work as part of a Team to execute production tasks for their appropriate areas in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manner under direction from Senior/Lead Technicians or Supervisors. Able to identify appropriate tasks and perform basic functions independently without additional guidance or supervision. Able to learn and perform more complex tasks related to the function of the appropriate area. Maintain training and compliance with site safety and quality requirements. This role is part of a shift, with specific requirements for start and stop times and requires onsite presence five days a week.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain cGMP and safety training to site requirements
• Follow cGMP, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and safety requirements in all activities
• Report potential quality events, non-conformance to GMPs/SOPs when observed
• Ensure all paperwork is properly executed using Good Documentation Practices
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be requested
• Interact with employees within own department as well as frequent interactions with employees from other groups/departments

Warehouse-specific Responsibilities

• Perform incoming material receipt, clinical site drug returns and sample management
• Receive, inspect and store all warehouse inventory
• Execute sample collection activities
• Perform inventory functions such as weekly replenishment, posting of Excess & Obsolete inventory and min/max changes
• Coordinate and execute discard process for, but not limited to, expired and non-available inventory
• Process order management and material staging in support of packaging/labeling work centers
• Emergency cold vault coverage, when needed
• Perform regular cycle counts, ensuring system inventory accuracy
• Manages shipping activities, freight and logistics functions (pick, pack, label, schedule, ship)
• May be assigned to coordinate and/or prioritize warehouse activities

Documentation

• Creation of Packaging documents according to SOPs.
• Ensures correct documentation of transactions within SAP.
• Documentation according to Good Documentation Practice (GDP) Guideline.
• Check of correct content of written Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documents.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience & Skills

• Growth mindset
• Team player
• Desire to learn packaging operations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

• 1+ year of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. required for Packaging and Warehouse roles
• Ability to quickly learn new systems required
• Demonstrate competency and in-depth knowledge of all processes, methods and procedures related to GMP environment and area-specific tasks
• Experience with handling different temperature materials.
• Willing to operate warehouse equipment.

Salary Range

$50,700 - $79,900

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills

Distribution Management, Documentation Preparation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inventory Accuracy, Inventory Control Management, Inventory Count, Inventory Maintenance, Materials Procurement, Processing Paperwork, Proper Documentation, Safety Measures, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Warehouse Inventory, Warehouse Inventory Management, Warehouse Organization

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 09/26/2026

Requisition ID: R418141

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