At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

Our West Chester Supply Site is a very dynamic and growing manufacturing site within the AstraZeneca Global Operations network and is located just north of Cincinnati, Ohio.  The West Chester site encompasses Bulk API Microsphere manufacturing, Aseptic Pharmaceutical Formulation, multi-line Isolator/Barrier Vial and Syringe Filling, and specialty Packaging Operations for Vials and Auto-Injectors that supports growing franchises in Diabetes, Respiratory, and Vaccines.  Our site is one of 30 production facilities in 18 countries with over 700 people collaborating to connect powerful medications to patients in more than 60 countries around the world.    We focus on providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves.  Being able to bring your full self to work every day is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities. On-site amenities include a Health and Wellness clinic, as well as a Cafeteria Grille serving breakfast and lunch items for employees and guests. We also have a Great Place to Work Counsel, involving committees of employees who coordinate several activities related to community outreach, sustainability, health and wellness and social events.

Night Shift Role

The Material Handler is a position reporting to Senior Warehouse Manager with the duties to move and transport a variety of material within and between various operating areas. This position includes the function to perform the sampling, monitor and load/unload incoming trucks, monitor tank levels, and perform transfers of material within the tank farm

What you’ll do:

• Safely and proficiently operate multiple types of Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs).
• Immediately report and help investigate any PIT incident/accident and complete daily PIT safety check lists and safely charge batteries for PITs.
• Safely and proficiently operate all non-PIT equipment including hand pallet jacks, pallet exchange machine, pallet stretch wrappers and pallet banding machine.
• Maintain skill proficiency in SAP (including Radio Frequency devices), WES, Microsoft Outlook, Temp Tracer and any other programs necessary to support all warehouse/label control activities.
• Assist in various cycle counting and location audit activities.
• Perform all warehouse duties related to receiving, shipping and storage of direct materials (raw material, WIP and finished goods), chemicals (including tank farm), HAZMAT materials and non-stock materials.
• Understand and be able to communicate Bill of Lading information with outside truck drivers and carriers.
• Perform all system transactions and updates including BOL, MRR, MMC, POD, DFR, etc. and complete any written documentation required to support these processes.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies related to warehouse activities by notifying responsible person or placing orders in the iBuy system directly.
• Assist in the review, creation and/or edit process for warehouse SOPs, work instructions and forms.  This may involve utilization of Microsoft Word and AZ Doc to complete the document updates.
• Follow basic good warehousing practices when labelling, storing and conducting system transfers for all materials.

Essential for the role:

• High School Diploma or GED required and 1 year of shipping and receiving experience.
• Successful completion of PIT Safety Training Course including certification on all types of equipment utilized by the warehouse.
• Ability to meet requirements for Dangerous Goods certification.

Desired for the role:

• 3-5 years shipping and receiving experience.
• SAP ERP Warehouse Management experience.
• Forklift and DOT training preferred.
• Export shipments experience.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial -finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Next Steps – Apply today!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.