Warehouse Associate

QPS Employment Group; Winnebago Court (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Illinois. The role supports pharmaceutical packaging operations by receiving, storing, transporting and shipping materials and goods. Forklift operation, ERP transactions, and strict adherence to quality and safety standards are essential.

The position requires attention to cGMP practices, accurate record-keeping, and the ability to work overtime or weekends as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic training including Employee Orientation, cGMP and Safety.
• Forklift licensing program completion required.
• Adhere to cGMP and GCP procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and move pallets throughout the plant.
• Record pallet movements manually and in ERP system.
• Perform receiving, stock transfers, and finished goods moves in ERP.
• Inspect deliveries and maintain housekeeping.
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

ERP systems

Inventory management

Quality & safety

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Position Title: Warehouse Associate Wage: $16.00 - $19.84 per hour Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 12 Hour Weekend Days Join a leading pharmaceutical packaging company that supports the distribution of prescription and over-the-counter medications. As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a vital role in maintaining an efficient supply chain by receiving, storing, transporting, and shipping materials and finished goods. This position requires safe forklift operation, inventory management, ERP system transactions, and close attention to quality and safety standards. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being an essential part of production success, this opportunity is for you.

Warehouse Associate Responsibilities:

• Complete basic training program in the following categories: Employee Orientation, cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), Safety, PCI Pharma Services forklift licensing program
• Maneuver a forklift (either a standard electric “sit-down” fork truck or a double-reach “stand-up” material handling truck) expediently, skillfully, and safely while transporting full or partial pallet loads of material throughout the plant, and into/out of rack fixtures
• Accurately record, both manually and electronically, the movements of pallets of material
• Perform the following basic Warehouse functions in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system: Inspection, Receiving to Stock, Inventory Transfer, Material Issuance to Work Order, Return to Stock, WIP (Work in process), Move, Finished Goods Move
• Assess and unload deliveries per applicable SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedure), and work practices
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Adherence to all company, cGMP, and GCP (Good Clinical Practices), procedures, rules and regulations

Warehouse Associate Requirements:

• Stationary Position: Under a 1/4 of the day
• Move, Traverse: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day
• Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day
• Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: Up to 1/4 of the day
• Position self (to) or Move (about or to): From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day
• Communicate or exchange information: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day
• Detect, distinguish, or determine: Up to 1/4 of the day
• On an average day, the individual can expect to move and/or transport up to 50 pounds
• This position may have the following special vision requirements: Depth Perception
• Work near moving mechanical parts for 1/2 to 3/4 of the day
• Work is performed in areas with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear for up to 1/4 of the day
• The noise level in the work environment is typically, moderate
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Excellent attendance

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