Warehouse Material Handler

Oceanside CA

Description

PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: ; Quidel Corporation is a leading manufacturer of diagnostic healthcare solutions serving to enhance the health and wellbeing of people around the globe with well-known and respected products that provide healthcare professionals with accurate and cost-effective diagnostic information at the point of care (POC). We are hiring 400 people to install and staff production lines for our new 128,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, CA. We’re aiming to grow production of our QuickVue® rapid antigen tests from 50 million tests a year to 50 million tests per month. The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for processing daily distribution tasks specific to loading, unloading, moving/transferring, and transacting materials to support in-plant logistics. This individual must be attentive to detail and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position also requires the candidate 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 adhere to strong inventory management procedures. Essential Functions: 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 Follow the federal and international regulations regarding hazardous substance transportation Assures the accurate counting, staging and storage of materials and supplies Operates warehouse vehicles such sit down, stand up and side-loader forklifts, pallet jacks, and related material handling equipment in narrow aisles and cold storage facilities Follow all standard operation procedures and GMP guidelines Adhere to all safety training and instructions and have knowledge of materials and safety Participates in the effective training of other employees Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required Two to five years of related experience in a ware­house/stockroom environment utilizing material handling equipment and computerized inventory control system required. Previous experience in a GMP environment preferred Must be forklift certified Trained in the safe usage of basic warehouse equipment such as but not limited to order pickers Skills and Knowledge Computer skills to include Word, Excel and transaction data entry. Strong verbal communications and written skills. Basic math skills. Knowledge of cycle count procedures. APICS certification or lean/continuous improvement experience in a distribution and/or manufacturing environment highly preferred 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 Demonstrated commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Quidel Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies. This position will initially train in Sorrento Valley then move permanently to Carlsbad in July. This position works 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (with 2 hours OT every day). There are 1st and 2nd shift opportunities. 1st shift is 5:00 am to 3:30 pm 2nd shift is 3:30 pm to 1:00 am The scheduled days are Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday. Quidel is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans). We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: ;