Warehouse and Materials Specialist I

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the processing of all materials including receiving, shipping, inventory control, label room, transacting raw materials to I returns from work orders, control and safe handling of formulation chemicals I biologicals, controlling labeling materials, transacting finished goods, processing and delivering expense materials, etc.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Physically handles all aspects of raw materials and finished goods.
• Receive and transacts raw and intermediate materials into inventory.
• Physically issue and transact raw material and intermediates to work orders. 
• Physically return and transact un-used raw material and intermediates from work orders. 
• Demonstrate GMP in all paperwork. 
• Print and issue labels required by Finishing Department; ensure printers are in proper condition. 
• Reconcile returned label quantities. 
• Assist with investigation of label and IFU discrepancies on production line per FDA regulations.
• Review line clearance forms for compliance to GMP.
• Supports incoming inspections group as needed.
• Staging and organization of finished goods.
• Prepare outbound shipments and bills of lading.
• Safe handling and storage of chemical and biological inventory.
• Detect paperwork errors prior to data entry transaction.
• Monitors temperature sensitive materials and ensures they are properly stored.
• Maintains good housekeeping I 55 in warehouse.
• Performs cycle counts; Assists in inventory reconciliations.
• Move between functional areas on demand per the needs of the Materials dept.  
• Demonstrates competency in all functional areas of responsibility.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor or dept. manager

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities: 

• PC skills (MS Excel, Inventory Systems, MRP Systems)
• SAP Experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail
• Accuracy of transactions.
• Excellent Communication and Quantitative math skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-task faced paced production environment.
• Be a "hands on" learner and to rotate between a variety of duties.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a computerized warehouse environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements: 

• This position requires the ability to lift and move materials per current OSHA standards.
• This position requires the ability to operate forklifts, order pickers, motorized pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks (PIT) 
• Work up to heights of 30' picking materials off warehouse racks using safety harness

Travel Requirements:

• N/A 

The hourly wage range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $21 to $25.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com