At West were a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of lifesaving and lifeenhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily Wests indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future
Theres no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning growth and development. Supported by benefit programs we empower the physical mental emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
This is a fully onsite role and interested candidates must live within 50 miles of our Williamsport location.
Job Summary
Responsible for coordinating material transfers between the plant and 3PL warehouse receiving inbound materials from vendors correcting inventory discrepancies and/or shipping outbound customer orders. Ability to perform these tasks with a high level of accuracy in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor silo levels and schedule silo material deliveries.
- Perform receiving of inbound raw materials and create pallet labels
- Escalate discrepancies on packing lists certs etc to Procurement and/or Quality.
- Issue nonconforming product (NCR) form for item(s) with discrepancie(s).
- Indirect material receipts of items and supplies sent to Central Stores.
- Monitor and order both standard and CHEP pallets.
- Arrange carriers for inbound shipments as needed.
- Prepare weekly shipping schedule based on released sales orders and create deliverydue list for QA to ensure shipments are released on time and in full.
- Prepare all necessary shipping documents and labels collect certifications from QA and coordinate any special shipping requirements (tailgates air bags pictures etc)
- Schedule shipments with carriers or freight forwarders per customer requirements.
- Provide freight estimates upon request.
- Ensure daily SAP transactions are complete and accurate. Investigate and resolve inventory and transactional errors.
- Basic filing and record keeping of all Material Control documentation.
- Monitor cycle counts and research errors for root cause and correction.
- Assist Material Control Supervisor with tasks needed by Finance with monthend and yearend close.
Additional Responsibilities
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Work Experience
- Minimum 13years Warehouse/inventory control experience required and
- Previous manufacturing work experience preferred
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Support and contribute to continuous improvement programs and activities
- Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
- Experience with CGMP practices ISO and medical device manufacturing
- Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
- Detail oriented and problem solving skills
- Experience in plastics injection molding as a competent Operator/Inspector
- Able to comply with the companys safety policy at all times
- Able to comply with the companys quality policy at all times.
- Basic understanding of:
- standard inventory management practices
- standard shipping and export documentation
- Incoterms 2010
- warehouse operation and management
License and Certifications
- Attain and/or maintain forklift and electric lift operator certifications required
Physical Requirements
MediumExerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.
Additional Requirements
- Stand and walk for 812 hrs. per shift
- Must be able to lift 35 50 lb. unassisted and/or 51 lbs. occasionally (team lift)
- Occasional above shoulder height work to
- Occasional stretching and arm extension for work related tasks/assignments
- Occasional bending and twisting as required by the job
- May be expected to work all plant shutdowns
- Must also be able to tolerate industrial odors and smells on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to work overtime shifts as directed
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe treated fairly valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law employment with West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of postoffer background screening and/or drug screening.
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