Job Description

General Summary:

The Materials Handler unloads and receives inbound shipments, working with operations and manufacturing teams to support the routine operation and organization of the facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine receiving activities for supplies and equipment arriving to the site, including materials receipt, and stocking; properly labels and stores materials in accordance with Vertex standards
• Enter data on received items into ERP system
• Distribute received materials to internal customers per purchase order or end user requests
• Unpack and check goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintain records of received goods, reject unsatisfactory items if necessary
• Execute other daily support operations related to tracking materials, materials allocation to Vertex sites, materials stocking, materials movement and delivery
• Monitor inventory levels and alert supply chain of any gaps versus plan
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production
• Monitor materials expiry, material lot changes and inventory re-supply for assigned programs
• Coordinate the return and the replacement of defect materials from sites to vendors, in close partnership with the supply chain colleagues
• Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements
• Additional responsibilities to support Materials Management as designated by management

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to follow existing procedures accurately
• Developing experience in domestic and international shipping of cold chain products in the Biotech/Lifesciences industry and its associated documentation
• Organizational, record-keeping and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or Outlook)
• Understanding of good documentation practices
• Dangerous Goods Shipping Certified (IATA and DOT) (preferred not required)
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting moderately heavy boxes, prolonged standing, pushing gas tanks, etc.

Education and Experience:

• High School or secondary school diploma
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in warehouse/materials management or the equivalent combination of experience and education in related field