Material Handler (Contract)

Job Description

General Summary:

The Materials Handler unloads and receives inbound shipments, working with operations and manufacturing teams to support the routine operation and organization of the facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine receiving activities for supplies and equipment arriving to the site, including materials receipt, and stocking; properly labels and stores materials in accordance with Vertex standards
• Enter data on received items into ERP system
• Distribute received materials to internal customers per purchase order or end user requests
• Unpack and check goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintain records of received goods, reject unsatisfactory items if necessary
• Execute other daily support operations related to tracking materials, materials allocation to Vertex sites, materials stocking, materials movement and delivery
• Monitor inventory levels and alert supply chain of any gaps versus plan
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production
• Monitor materials expiry, material lot changes and inventory re-supply for assigned programs
• Coordinate the return and the replacement of defect materials from sites to vendors, in close partnership with the supply chain colleagues
• Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements
• Additional responsibilities to support Materials Management as designated by management

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to follow existing procedures accurately
• Developing experience in domestic and international shipping of cold chain products in the Biotech/Lifesciences industry and its associated documentation
• Organizational, record-keeping and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or Outlook)
• Understanding of good documentation practices
• Dangerous Goods Shipping Certified (IATA and DOT) (preferred not required)
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting moderately heavy boxes, prolonged standing, pushing gas tanks, etc.

Education and Experience:

• High School or secondary school diploma
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in warehouse/materials management or the equivalent combination of experience and education in related field

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at tempstaffing@vrtx.com. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.