Material Handling Operator

• Complete delivery notes for goods being delivered

Biovac was founded in 2003 to revive and restore South Africa’s vaccine manufacturing capabilities. We are an African based manufacturer contributing towards filling the gap that exists in the lack of African vaccine manufacturing capability.

Responsible for Stores and warehouse management activities including but not limited to:

• Ensuring that all activities are in accordance with cGxP, SOP’s and the relevant regulatory legislature (Medicine Act, Pharmacy Act & Occupational, Safety and Health Act)
• Performs material handling activities of inventory management, receiving, storage, picking, packing, transfer, and distribution of goods
• Receiving, storage and inventory management of all goods
• Support MH Supervisor in ensuring inventory management is maintained within all Supply Chain areas within Biovac
• Supporting the primary mission of maximizing product availability and optimize production efficiency
• Ensure the smooth running of the Material Handling Section and related activities are achieved at the required quality levels (Biovac, MCC and WHO) and within the agreed and budgeted timeframe.

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent
• Certificate in Store keeping/ Warehousing or equivalen

• SAP experience
• Lifting Equipment and Code 10 driver’s license

• At least 3 years’ experience within a similar position
• Sound technical ability in the field of stock control or stores management
• Experience in quality management systems within a cGMP facility
• Computer literate with experience in working with an ERP system (SAP)

• Working knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing related legislation
• Experience in aseptic (sterile) manufacturing - Experience in having faced successfully local and/ or international quality audits

• Adherence to SOP’s and efficiency standards to ensure effective material handling activities and storage of all goods in stores and warehouse
• Process reservations and BOM requests by picking required goods
• Review and complete all relevant documentation as it occurs
• Perform transactions on the stock management systems (electronic) to reflect the activity performed and are up to date
• Perform physical stock counts, expiry checks and submit reports to the stock controller
• Control and issue consumables for general use on site
• Performs the physical receiving operations and complete all relevant documentation to GDocP standards and follow all applicable SOP’s
• Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving areas are in place and operational
• Evaluate received goods for presence on the AVL and specification for the mode of release by reviewing the item specification
• Informs line management as to quantities of consumables used for operations are as per the required minimum as dictated by safety/ buffer stock levels
• Drives Housekeeping within area to ensure cleanliness and adherence to environmental procedures
• Ensure orders are placed with Procurement/Planning when minimum stock keeping levels for goods are reached
• Ensure systems are followed for all material handling operations; receiving, pick, pack and stock control are in accordance with GWP
• Ensure material handling and stock records are systematically filed and easily retrievable
• Ensure maintenance of the area and any equipment used in daily activities
• Check calibration and maintenance records of the section and elevate any problem areas
• Ensure goods are always protected to prevent deterioration and/ or loss
• Proactively plan for the packing operation to ensure no delays to site operations
• Ensure RTS are processed timeously and the goods packed according to SOP
• Ensure accurate picking of the goods as reflected on the pick list and…