Warehouse Associate - II

Job purpose

The Warehouse Associate - II will be responsible for the movement of both inventory and non-inventory items within the Taro warehouse(s), production and compounding departments, and with external customers while providing a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities

• • Operate Fork Lift and/or Pallet trucks:
    • Timely pick, stage, load/unload trucks, check and supply components, bulk inventory, and raw materials as per pick lists for the Packaging, Compounding and other internal departments.
  • Verify material description, item number, lot number, container number, license plate and counts for all inbound and outbound materials and to ensure proper documentation in BPCS/SAP according procedures.
  • Material movements via RF Gun and backup systems when required.
  • Drive the 5 ton Taro Truck to move material safely between the Taro buildings.
  • Perform timely cycle counts as required.
  • Complete all cGMP Documentation correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records.
  • Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits.
  • General housekeeping duties in efforts to maintain a clean and organized working area as per cGMP.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

Qualifications

• • Minimum Secondary School / High School Diploma.
  • Valid Ontario Driver’s License in good standing is required.
  • Fork lift truck certification is required.
  • 2-5 years’ experience with Raymond Reach truck, and Ride on Walkie (Counter balance is an asset). 
  • 2 to 5 years of experience within a Warehouse environment.
  • Prior pharmaceutical/food environment experience is a strong asset.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task, manage time, and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Good mathematical skills.
• Understanding of cGMP concepts and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Good understanding of BPCS/ SAP and RF is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 25kgs objects and handle 220 kg drums using supplied equipment.
• Required to follow and adhere to proper material handling procedures.
• Must be safety conscious. 
• First Aid/CPR training is an asset.
• Troubleshoot inventory issues.
• Work as a team to resolve problems.
• Know when to ask for help when the situation becomes too complex to resolve individually.

Working conditions

• Warehouse environment (room temperature).
• Ability to cope in a busy working environment is required.
• Flexibility to work overtime on an as required basis.

Physical requirements

• Mix of standing, walking, bending, moving and lifting safely up to 25Kg containers and occasional handling drums of up to 220 kg with supplied equipment.

Direct reports

NA