Title: Material Handler
Scottsdale, Arizona, US
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Job Summary:
In this role, you will coordinate and expedite the uninterrupted flow of material for the molding process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe, clean, orderly workstation and environment.
- Conforms with and abides by all company regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
- Maintain proper traceability of raw materials used in the molding process.
- Utilize the ERP system to record inventory transactions as they happen in real time. (transact then act)
- Utilize “First In First Out” rules when determining what lots are pulled.
- Follow internal schedules, work orders, sample requests and production specifications to ensure the materials are properly prepared before use.
- Ensure equipment is maintained regularly and is always in good working order. Report any issues to management so they can be addressed evidently.
- Maintain material levels throughout the shift to ensure no process interruptions occur due to a lack of material.
- Assist with scheduling and staging of raw materials to ensure production schedules are met and shipments are ready on time.
- Clean assigned work centers daily. Assists with warehouse activities as needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste by looking for ways to work smarter, make things safer and faster.
- Maintain a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work and maintaining professional high-quality standards.
- Exhibit excellent attendance habits by being punctual and reliable.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by their supervisor or manager.
Basic Qualifications:
- Education or Equivalent Experience: High School or equivalent
- Experience: 0-3 years of experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Minimum of 6 months prior materials experience.
- Experience with cGMP practices related to ISO standards and medical device manufacturing.
Travel Requirements:
- None
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary.
- Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.
- If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
- Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.
- The ability to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds at a time.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.