PFF - Material Handler - 1st Shift (528057)

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop produce and market innovative medicines solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Shift: 1st shift - M-F (7am - 3:30pm

Due to the growth at the GT site and ramping up multiple Manufacturing departments it is vital that we focus on training newer employees and maintaining existing area expertise while we work through this growth phase no GT Manufacturing production employees are eligible to bid for this position at this time.

Summary:

The Material Handler monitors temperature charts for critical temperature-controlled storage areas within Packaging calculates precise incubation times for all product batches based on product type and destination market and ensures timely movement of product and raw materials between the various locations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitors room temperature charts for product incubation areas/storage rooms.
• Reports and respond to room temperature alarms and for expeditiously moving product to alternate locations in the event of an extended temperature excursion.
• Uses scanner to record receipt of products into database (i.e. SAP etc.)
• Calculates the precise minimum and maximum incubation times for each batch based on product type and market destination ( US EU Canada ICON etc.)
• Maintains inventory information for final container products and packaging components using batch production records and appropriate electronic system-based transactions (i.e. SAP etc.).
• Ensures timely movement of product and raw materials between the B100 Warehouse Packaging and Label Control to prevent production delays on the Packaging lines.
• Performs housekeeping tasks and maintains department housekeeping at an optimal level.
• Monitors ambient storage times of product batches and ensures time requirements are not exceeded by pre-planning pre-pack storage removal times. These activities require the material hander to report to work on weekends for the purpose of removing product from storage in preparation for the following weeks production.
• Operates fork trucks pallet jacks cage tuggers and similar equipment and maintain appropriate certifications.

Additional Responsibilities:

The Material Handler may be assigned to perform Packaging Operator duties when during periods in which regular material handling tasks are not available.

Performs housekeeping tasks and maintains department housekeeping at an optimal level; Adheres to all company safety and cGMP policies and practices; and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Able to work effectively as a member of a team. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Continuous standing walking bending and lifting is required. Immunization required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED along with the experience referenced below.
• Six months of material handling/forklift experience is also required.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals electrical manufacturing equipment hand tools and moving machinery. Exposure to high levels of noise and to extreme cold below 32*. Exposure to office electrical equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear safety shoes gloves and garments. Occasionally enters into confined spaces requiring squatting kneeling or climbing. Work is performed standing for 6-8 hours per day with frequent walking. Frequent hand movement of 4-6 hours at one time of both hands with the ability to make fast simple movements of the fingers hands and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Light lifting and carrying of 15lbs. for 6-8 hours per day. Moderate lifting and carrying of 15-44lbs for 4-6 hours per day with a maximum lift of 45lbs. Occasionally bends and twists neck and waist. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Frequent foot movements. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination near and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Frequently performs routine tasks that vary little each day by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active nonexpired Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Location:NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton

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