Material Handler

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Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated
Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making
Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
• Optional Vision Coverage
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The Material Handler is responsible for handling all incoming materials and packaging supplies from point of receipt to movement throughout warehouse locations in accordance with GMP and safety standards (i.e. MSDS, OSHA, etc.). Accurately label both raw materials and finished goods with appropriate documentation. Proper planning is also required to review requirements and replenish materials in warehouse/production staging areas and transfer and prepare finished goods for shipment.

This position may be exposed to hazardous materials and will have access to extremely confidential information.

• Fills requisitions for shipments to customers and receives materials from suppliers.
• Reviews, evaluates and manages material requirements report and replenishes materials in the warehouse/production staging areas.
• Receives and transfers raw materials, packaging supplies, finished goods, and other miscellaneous supplies throughout the warehouse, site and the organization.
• Properly documents material receipts, transfers, shipments and labelling according to GMP procedures.
• Accurately labels raw materials and finished goods to be shipped in accordance with GMP.
• Correctly transfers materials and loads trailer for shipments to internal and external customers.
• Properly records adjustments, receipt, and transfer of materials.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks such as trash removal, floor sweeping, mopping,…