Distribution Assistant

Astra Zeneca Title: Distribution Assistant (Red Lion Road) Seasonal Worker
Location-Onsite: Red Lion, PA
Shifts:
1st: 0600-1430 (Mon-Fri) 5x8 hour shifts
2nd: 1400-2230 (Mon-Fri) 5x8 hour shifts
3rd: 9pm-7am (Mon-Thr) 4x10hrs
 
Expected Pay and Bill Rates for 2024 Based on Experience: See Rate Grid
2nd shift- 10% differential (included in rates)
3rd shift- 15% differential (included in rates)
Job Summary:
Assist Material Handlers in all aspects of receipt, handling, storage and documentation for raw materials, components, supplies and finished products as well as operate material handling equipment including fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
Proactively engage in the Safety Culture of the company, Individuals that do/will not comply will be
immediately reprimanded and/or terminated.
Assist Material Specialists on all aspects of receipt, handling, storage and documentation for raw
materials, components, supplies and finished products as well as operate material handling
equipment including fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
Responsible for performing all activities per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and
maintain required technical training on SOPs and certifications (ie. cGMP, HAZMAT, Forklift
Training, etc.)
Responsible for Warehouse and Loading Dock cleaning duties including but not limited to:
sweeping the warehouse and bulk storage, use of floor scrubber to clean the floors, general
cleaning and dusting of warehouse walls, door panels, etc. and transport trash to disposal areas
This person will also be responsible for following the warehouse and Loading Dock cleaning SOP
and documenting cleaning in the warehouse and Loading Dock cleaning logs
Physical Demand:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit;
reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to climb or balance
The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical
parts; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold including working in a -25C freezer.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions; high, precarious places and
fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Skills and Experience
Essential
Must have GMP Experience
Shipping and Receiving experience
Must have the ability to work shifts and overtime as required
Must be able to meet the Physical Demand and be able to work in the Work Environment listed
Above
Candidate :
Proactive, strong attention to detail, self motivated, self starter
Desirable
Work experience in biologics/pharmaceutical manufacturing under cGMP
Fork lift certified (or operated)
SAP Experience (computer system for tracking
Education/Certification:
Fork Lift Certification
Additional Information:
**In this role contractors must follow correct PPE guidelines outlined by AstraZeneca. This EXCLUDES: makeup, jewelry, nail polish/fake nails, and eyelash extensions.**
Vision Requirements: Must have 20/40 vision or greater, standard depth and color perception (cannot be color blind). Applicants can/should wear their prescription glasses for the exam.