Lead Pharmacy Material Handler

NaphCareis hiring aLead Pharmacy Material Handlerto join our pharmacy team at ourCorporate Headquarterslocated inBirmingham AL.

NaphCare Rx is NaphCares in-house pharmacy dedicated solely to correctional facilities across the country. Connected by our operations management software and HER TechCare NaphCare Rx pharmacists become an integrated essential part of the clinical team from electronic medicine orders and secure delivery to pharmacy consultation and review. NaphCare Rx also extends purchasing discounts and cost savings directly to our partners and employees.

The Lead Pharmacy Material Handler oversees daily packaging staging and shipping operations to ensure accurate compliant and on-time medication distribution to contracted facility sites. This role serves as the operational lead within the shipping and distribution area coordinating workflow maintaining quality standards and supporting team performance.

The Lead ensures shipment accuracy regulatory compliance and service level adherence while acting as the primary point of escalation for distribution-related issues.

*This is a full-time on-site position with hours of 9am 6pm Monday through Friday.

1. Distribution Workflow Oversight

• Coordinate daily shipping schedule based on site delivery timelines and production completion
• Assign material handlers to packaging staging and carrier preparation tasks
• Monitor outgoing shipment volume and adjust workflow to maintain on-time performance
• Conduct end-of-day reconciliation of shipped vs. scheduled orders
• Prioritize urgent or temperature-sensitive shipments

2. Packaging & Shipment Quality Control

• Perform final review of packaging integrity and documentation prior to carrier release
• Ensure proper labeling manifests and tracking documentation are included
• Verify cold-chain packaging standards for temperature-controlled medications
• Monitor controlled substance shipment procedures (as applicable)
• Investigate and document shipment discrepancies or returns

3. Team Leadership & Support

• Provide daily direction and hands-on guidance to Material Handlers
• Support onboarding and training of new distribution staff
• Reinforce productivity and accuracy expectations
• Serve as first escalation point for workflow issues
• Communicate staffing or operational concerns to management

4. Carrier & Logistics Coordination

• Monitor tracking reports and follow up on delayed shipments
• Maintain accurate shipment logs and documentation
• Coordinate with fulfillment and inventory teams to resolve incomplete orders

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years experience in shipping warehouse or pharmacy distribution
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong understanding of regulated product handling
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer proficiency for shipping and tracking systems
• Experience in pharmacy healthcare or institutional distribution
• Experience handling temperature-sensitive medications
• Familiarity with controlled substance shipping requirements
• Experience in high-volume multi-site operations

• Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care
• Willingness to complete departmental duties in other areas as needed.
• Willingness to complete special projects as needed from management
• Willingness to work assigned schedule and mandatory overtime in peak times
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
• Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening

Why Join NaphCare

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals promote educational growth and strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process then send your resume to and Ill be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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