1. Job Title: GMP Warehouse Operator
2. Location: Speke
3. Contract: Seasonal January to June 2025
4. Hours: 4 days on - 4 days off 6am until 6pm
5. Rates: Competitive
Job Description
We are looking for a warehouse operative for a leading pharmaceutical company based in Speke. As part of this role, you will be undertaking various tasks within the materials management function using a wide range of equipment and techniques with the respect to health & safety and quality assurance ensuring that materials are controlled and managed with full adherence to cGMP and demonstrating a flexible approach to achieve deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities
6. Comply with required standards with respect to documentation, good housekeeping, cGMP, health and safety, timekeeping, regulatory legislative requirements and in accordance with the rules and requirements of the GMP Compliance Rulebook, the Code of Conduct, quality manual and any other company policies and procedures.
7. Take ownership of, and be responsible for, all actions undertaken as part of the role, to ensure commitments to the organisation and colleagues are always met.
8. Ensure Operational Excellence is integrated into the team's responsibilities. This should include adopting a philosophy of continuous improvement and a "Right First Time From Me" attitude to all operations.
9. To work effectively as part of a team or individually and attain a level where minimal supervision is required.
10. To communicate and cooperate to develop an effective working environment.
11. To understand and comply with HS&E rules and regulations.
12. To ensure all documentation is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
13. To complete Deviations/CAPA/CR's when required.
14. To ensure all materials management documentation is completed accurately and reviewed within the relevant timeframe.
15. To perform and oversee the receipt, inspection, storage, transfer, pick, issue, disposal, shipping and distribution of all categories of goods in all areas under the control of Manufacturing Operations function, in compliance with all area procedures.
16. To ensure all stock is available and checked in to the area.
17. Control and track inventory/transactions and ensure accuracy for all categories of goods.
18. To ensure all samples are taken and transferred to the relevant department with the appropriate documentation.
19. To ensure the correct operation and ensure maintenance of equipment in the department is performed (e.g. calibration dates) whilst assisting the engineers in their duties.
20. Manage control and monitoring of equipment under Warehouse control as detailed in specific SOPs e.g. BAS and freezers.
21. To participate in projects as required by their Team Leaders.
22. To ensure all daily duties are performed and documented and act as first point of contact if no Team Leader is available.
23. Actively manage warehouse activities where appropriate ensuring all tasks are completed compliantly and in a timely manner.
24. Train in all appropriate SOP's and MPR's and show a thorough understanding of cGMP
25. Manage access, security, monitoring and housekeeping for all areas, ensuring all safety, cGMP, and storage conditions are adhered to.
26. Communicate effectively with all levels.
27. Ensure personal training record is kept up to date and reflects the range of skill and knowledge acquired
28. Generate and perform inventory checks, cycle counts, and reconciliation/investigation as required. Report inventory levels as required
29. Work with external service providers/3rd party Supply Chain partners and internal customers e.g.QA, BioCair and DHL to ensure smooth hand-offs.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education
30. A good standard of education with GCSE/CSE or equivalent, in English & Maths.
31. PC literate
32. Forklift truck license (counter balance)
33. Driving license essential
Experience
34. Previous experience in a GMP environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, is desirable.
35. Previous experience of working within a warehouse environment is essential
36. Experience of inventory management systems (ERP)
Skills and Knowledge
37. To comply with SOP's and always adhere to cGMP.
38. To ensure that documentation is completed correctly.
39. To always comply WITH HS&E rules and regulations.
40. Demonstrate a high standard of hygiene and understanding of cGMP at all times.
41. Must have well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
42. To actively seek methods of increasing efficiency to minimise down time and waste.