Are you passionate about making a huge impact as a Material Handler in a company that follows science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? If so, then this position is for you!

The AstraZeneca Newark Supply Site in Newark, DE, was established in 1971 and currently employs approximately 260 people. Over the course of these years, Newark has undergone many product portfolio changes since it first began as Stuart Pharmaceuticals through today as one of the main packager of oral solid dose products for the US market and a global Formulation site for select oral solid dose products. The site provides a collaborative environment, where everyone feels comfortable and is able to be themselves. It’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you: on-site fitness center access, lunch & learns, sustainable office working environment, team, site and family activities, life-long learning, diversity & inclusion, tuition reimbursement, and a dining center.

The Material Handler will support 2nd shift operations within the AS/RS Receiving Warehouse . This requires operation of a various forklifts types, automated pallet transfer machines, ASRS input machinery, conveyor systems, CPAL system, AGV storage a retrieval system and occasional manual moment of materials from wood to plastic pallets as required. You will also work with inventory and plant control systems and personnel to include; SAP Warehouse Management System, Finished Goods automated storage and retrieval system warehouse (MHS), along Warehouse System Analyst (WSA) personnel, Site Mechanics and Packaging Facilitators and operators.

What you will do:

• Operate all forklift equipment in a safe, efficient manner to complete storage and retrieval activities.

• Support receiving operations including Packaging, Formulation, Quality Assurance (QA), Engineering and various warehouse needs

• Preform task independently and unsupervised while following proper gowning and safety protocols

• Perform SAP inventory correction, movements, storage and distribution

• May have to complete various material receipts to include inbound finished goods receipts, requiring completing the tally checklist, breaking loads down, verifying contents, and storage

• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy while supplying and supporting packaging lines with on-time materials, completing return reconciliation, random inventory verifications, and other inventory-related audits and duties.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Must pass Fork truck Vision tests, conducted by the Medical Department to allow for safe operation of a forklift vehicle; tests are performed every three years

• Demonstrate understanding and use of LEAN Principles to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement

• Demonstrate good math and problem-solving skills

• Digital confidence

• Ability and willingness to work 2nd shift ho

• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently as required

Preferred:

• Previous warehouse experience or knowledge of

• Forklift operation experience

• Knowledge of various cGMP’s and FDA regulations -Inventory control background.

• SAP Warehouse Management System

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.

So, what’s next

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

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