Warehouse Operator I [Contract to Hire]

Overview

The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for performing basic GMP warehouse functions at our manufacturing site and will be handling vendor orders and interactions checking all packages for quality assurance inventory management distribution shipping cleaning duties while maintaining safety precautions.

Rotation Shift:

Week 1: Wednesday to Saturday from 0730 to 1900

Week 2: Thursday to Saturday from 0730 to 2000

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of receiving handling storing shipping and documenting GMP and Non GMP raw materials components supplies and finished products in an accurate and timely manner.
• Reconcile purchase orders and packing slips with appropriate Finance and Supply Chain Procurement associates.
• Participate in the material flow and inventory management at 3rd party warehouses where applicable.
• Distribute products supplies equipment etc. to various departments and facilities internally and externally.
• Dispose materials as per SOP requirements and state/local regulations.
• Conduct regular physical counts on all inventory and reconcile with appropriate inventory management system investigate raw material discrepancies/variances.
• Participate in non-conformance investigations and deviations where necessary.
• Operator material handling equipment including fork trucks pallet jacks etc.
• Engage in necessary warehouse cleaning duties including but not limited to sweeping the warehouse and bulk storage mopping general cleaning and dusting of warehouse walls door panels racks containers etc. and transport trash to disposal areas.
• Maintain required technical training on SOPs and certifications (ie. cGMP HAZMAT forklift training etc.).
• Adhere to all safety warehouse operations and contents security procedures and protocols.
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics core values policies procedures and business ethics.
• Comply with Safety SOPs SDS sheets and laboratory procedures per company policy and OSHA regulations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Education Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established guidelines.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities with a strong attention to detail.
• Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (Squatting bending lifting climbing ladders) is required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Valid Drivers License
• Must be able to work well in a team setting.
• Proficient in MS Word Excel Outlook.
• Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software (i.e. ERP/MES).
• Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends.

Preferred Education Skills and Knowledge

• 1-5 years of experience working in a GMP warehouse setting or in logistics experience in operating material handling equipment preferred.
• Experience and/or certification in operating material handling equipment preferred (i.e. forklift).

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources for further information.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• Must be able to work in variable noise levels in both office and warehouse environments.
• Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work lifting up to 65 pounds.
• Clarity of Vision
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions.
• Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment/machinery including trucks & forklifts.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing.
• Inside/outside working conditions.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment troubleshooting problem-solving analysis and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Work Environment

This position will primarily work in a warehouse setting exposed to loud noise levels vibration chemicals dust mechanical hazards moving objects forklifts or other vehicles. This position may be exposed to cold and hot temperatures inclement weather conditions chemicals biohazardous waste mechanical hazards and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

#LI-onsite

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Iovance is committed to cultivating and offering a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer our employees and applicants will be considered without regard to an individuals race color religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply to one of our opportunities please contact .

By voluntarily providing information and clicking Submit Application you explicitly consent to the collection and use of your personal information for the purposes described above and in our Candidate Privacy Notice.