at Merck
Location
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Compensation
$51k–$80k USD
Type
full time
Posted
Yesterday
Remote
Yes
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=50
Posted $80k · well below market
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Job Description
Warehouse and Distribution Technician (O2)
Job Description:
Work as part of a Team to execute production tasks for their appropriate areas in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manner under direction from Senior/Lead Technicians or Supervisors. Able to identify appropriate tasks and perform basic functions independently without additional guidance or supervision. Able to learn and perform more complex tasks related to the function of the appropriate area. Maintain training and compliance with site safety and quality requirements.
This role is part of a shift, with specific requirements for start and stop times and requires onsite presence five days a week.
General Responsibilities:
Maintain cGMP and safety training to site requirements
Follow cGMP, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and safety requirements in all activities
Report potential quality events, non-conformance to GMPs/SOPs when observed
Ensure all paperwork is properly executed using Good Documentation Practices
Occasional overtime and weekend work may be requested
Interact with employees within own department as well as frequent interactions with employees from other groups/departments
Warehouse-specific Responsibilities:
Perform incoming material receipt, clinical site drug returns and sample management
Receive, inspect and store all warehouse inventory
Execute sample collection activities
Perform inventory functions such as weekly replenishment, posting of Excess & Obsolete inventory and min/max changes
Coordinate and execute discard process for, but not limited to, expired and non-available inventory
Process order management and material staging in support of packaging/labeling work centers
Emergency cold vault coverage, when needed
Perform regular cycle counts, ensuring system inventory accuracy
Manages shipping activities, freight and logistics functions (pick, pack, label, schedule, ship)
May be assigned to coordinate and/or prioritize warehouse activities
Documentation:
Creation of Packaging documents according to SOPs.
Ensures correct documentation of transactions within SAP.
Documentation according to Good Documentation Practice (GDP) Guideline.
Check of correct content of written Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documents.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience & Skills:
Growth mindset
Team player
Desire to learn packaging operations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Requirements:
Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. required for Packaging and Warehouse roles
Ability to quickly learn new systems required
Demonstrate competency and in-depth knowledge of all processes, methods and procedures related to GMP environment and area-specific tasks
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The salary range for this role is:
$50,700 - $79,900
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Required Skills:
Clinical Supply Chain Management, ERP Financial Systems, Forklift Operations, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inventory Accuracy, Inventory Control Management, Logistics Coordination, Materials Handling, Production Planning, Proper Documentation, Safety Training Programs, Shipping and Receiving, Shipping Management, Space Utilization, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Supply Chain Metrics, Team Player, Transportation Logistics, Warehouse Administration, Warehouse Shipping and Receiving, Warehouse StoragePreferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
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