Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Support the timely processing of customer orders, raw materials receipts, components receipts into both warehouses, packaging lines and production areas. Other functions are charitable requests, export requests, and stock transfer requests to other AstraZeneca distribution centers. This may also include special orders, third party requirements, as well as processing of some finished goods receipts.

This support requires operation of a forklift and interfacing with various inventory and plant control systems to include the SAP Warehouse Management System, the finished goods automated storage and retrieval system or Material Handling System (MHS), and knowledge of the computer aided picking activities to support business sales targets and shipping deadlines.

Major Responsibilities:

Assist with various material receipts to include inbound finished goods receipts, requiring breaking loads

down and verifying contents

• Pull and delivery of materials for packaging lines based off of production schedule and BOM.

• Responsible for replenishment of products into the various Kanban picking areas while maintaining

quality and lot/batch integrity.

• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy of finished product to include inventory reconciliation,

random inventory verifications, and other inventory- related audits

• Perform pick, pack and ship activities of finished product orders for domestic and export customers in an

automated warehouse environment to meet sales targets and due dates.

• Responsible for replenishment of products into the various picking areas while maintaining quality and

batch integrity.

• Operate all forklift equipment in a safe, efficient manner to complete daily receiving and shipping

activities.

• Assist with direct material or miscellaneous shipments for domestic and export customers.

• Complete various material receipts to include inbound Finished goods, Semi Finished goods and bulk

materials, requiring completing the tally checklist, breaking loads down, verifying contents and storage.

• Operate shipping systems to include processing cases through a meter and scale area.

• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy of finished product to include inventory reconciliation,

random inventory verifications, and other inventory-related audits.

• Responsible to complete all shipping documentation fully and completely, including verification and filing

in an organized manner.

Responsible to move damaged items to cage locations in SAP system as well as physical segregation.

• Load and unload trucks according to AZ Standards of Care, following all SHE requirements.

• Must have a good understanding of the various plant and business systems to include SAP Warehouse

Management System user interface to perform/support daily tasks, make inventory system updates, and

report back to other systems.

• Must have a good understanding of cGMP’s while following safe operating procedures and practicing

ergonomic awareness.

• Must understand and comply with SOX controls and standard operating procedures relative to order

processing, materials and components and finished good receipts.

• Must be able to provide direction to others when in various rotational warehouse assignments.

• Monitor shipping/receiving supplies and order items as appropriate for the warehouse and communicate

needs in a timely manner

• Must follow site containment procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of at least 1 year - 3 years of relevant experience

• Must pass Fork truck Vision tests, conducted by the Medical Department to allow for safe operation of a

forklift vehicle; tests are performed every three years

• Must be certified to handle and ship products classified as dangerous goods

• Demonstrates understanding and use of LEAN Principles to drive efficiencies and continuous

improvement

• Willingly adapts to change and embraces new ideas

• Must demonstrate good math and problem-solving skills

• Proficient in the use of PC programs such as Outlook and other PC-based training applications

• Highly motivated and able to work with minimal, direct supervision

• Promotes and demonstrates the concept of teamwork

• Must have good interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, and high attention to detail

• Must have the ability to work independently and take initiative

• Must have the ability to multi-task and set priorities

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.