QA Receiving Specialist

Description

The Key Objective of the Quality Assurance Receiving Specialist is to contribute to the growth and profitability of Multi-Pak by effectively executing the functions of Quality Management while providing additional support to the other senior managers.

Specifically, under the general direction of the Lead Quality Assurance Receiving Specialist, they are responsible for the following: inspection of all incoming bulk, components, primary and secondary labeling, and other packaging operating supplies per appropriate specification and/or procedure to ensure adherence to cGMPs and other regulatory requirements. He/she shall ensure that all incoming material meets the required specifications to be released for production.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure inspection activities are being performed not limited to verifying the quantities of all the pallets received in, performing the sampling for receiving inspection, signing off the receiving inspection report and logging into the Receiving inspection logbook. The inspection shall be performed for every incoming material – bulk, labeling material, and components.
• Ensure receiving reports are created and documented correctly as per the SOPs and work instructions and are consistent with the product description detailed in the Inventory Checklist.
• Assures material meets the appropriate specifications through appropriate inspection methods as described in the SOP and/or specification.
• Responsible for managing the entire label issuance procedure including the inspection, label verification, issuance to the Label Room and verifying the returns from the production.
• Responsible for intimating the Client services department and required personnel of the receiving inspection discrepancies.
• Ensure the Transfer tags are created and documented correctly for the label transfers from Chapin warehouse to Clinton warehouse and vice versa.
• Ensure samples are correctly stored and managed in the Chapin warehouse.
• Manage the Quarantine area in both Chapin and Clinton warehouse.
• Responsible for verifying the disposition of materials and signing the documentation for the same.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records and following good documentation practices for all materials inspected.
• Maintain and manage all Component Specifications and Color Standards as required and provided by the client.

Nonessential Functions/Demands:

• Assists QA Department with documentation and QC Inspection when required.
• A person in this position may occasionally be required to work in outdoor weather conditions.

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• 1-2 years in related experience (especially in pharmaceutical industry).
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices.
• Must be a strong team player with good problem solving, and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of GMP documentation and FDA required.
• General knowledge of quarantine and warehouse operation.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to remain in the stationary position for up to 40% of the time.
• Must be able to walk or stand up to 90% of the time.
• The person in this position will need to occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
• The person in this position will need to frequently move about inside the warehouse requiring them to position themselves through pallets and warehouse locations.
• The person in this position is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
• The person in this position will need to occasionally kneel, climb, crawl, climb and/or reach to perform inspections.
• The person in this position is required to communicate to all other departments and must be able to exchange accurate information in these circumstances.