Material Handler II

Overview

Quidel Ortho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

Under direct supervision, the Material Handler II is responsible for processing daily distribution tasks specific to loading, unloading, moving/transferring, and transacting materials to support in-plant logistics. Individual must be attentive to detail and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position also requires the person to be able to accurately complete transactions and fulfill requests in timely manner for the receipt, delivery, and shipment of all goods.

These functions include operating in a cGMP environment and adhering to strong inventory management procedures.

This role will be located onsite in San Diego.

• Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs physical counts of inventory.
• Packs products for shipments.
• Transports materials between departments, facilities, and/or production floor.
• Transacts inventory/material movements in JDE system in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance to strong inventory control practices.
• Selects and transacts materials for work orders and sales orders.
• Follows the federal and international regulations regarding hazardous substance transportation.
• Assures the accurate counting, staging and storage of materials and supplies.
• Operates warehouse vehicles such as sit down, stand up and side-loader forklifts, pallet jacks, and related material handling equipment in narrow aisles and cold storage facilities.
• Follows all standard operation procedures and GMP guidelines.
• Adheres to all safety training and instructions and has knowledge of materials and safety.
• Participates in the effective training of other employees.
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certified
• Trained in the safe usage of basic warehouse equipment such as but not limited to order pickers
• Computer skills to include Excel, Word, and transaction data entry
• Strong verbal communications and written skills
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of cycle count procedures
• Hands-on experience shipping products via common freight carriers
• Hands-on experience supplying materials to production work orders
• Strong time management skills with an ability to multi-task
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Quidel Ortho Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences and device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred:

• Two to five years of related warehouse/stockroom environment utilizing material handling equipment and computerized inventory control system required. Previous experience in a GMP environment.
• APICS certification or lean/continuous improvement experience in a distribution and/or manufacturing environment highly preferred.

Interacts maturely with all levels of employees. Facilitates team interaction and communicates with department team leaders and supervisor. Actively supports Quidel Ortho’s team efforts. Interact in a team based work environment, participating in meetings, reviews, team huddles, and metric reviews.

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues and samples. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

Position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more at least 35% of the day on a regular basis. Walking, standing, and climbing for long periods of time (up to 50% of the day) are routine to accomplish tasks in this role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Must operate a forklift…