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Location: Aibonito, PR
Shift: Shift C — Monday through Thursday, 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM (8-hour shifts), and Friday, 10:00 PM – 10:00 AM (12-hour shift)
Job Purpose
Loads, unloads, transports, and organizes sterilized materials throughout the plant, including filling, packing, out-of-pouch, and rotary areas. Ensures materials are handled, identified, inspected, and transported according to established procedures and specifications. Operates a forklift and other material-handling equipment to support production activities, maintain accurate records, and ensure safe and efficient material movement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Load, unload, transport, and organize sterilized materials throughout designated production and storage areas.
Read manufacturing codes and identify materials, including blue tips, pouches, and trucks, to ensure proper handling and organization.
Organize material trucks at the beginning of each shift to support production requirements.
Perform line clearance activities in designated areas, including racking, out-of-pouch, and packing areas, as needed.
Load batch samples and transport them from the humid area to the dry area, grouping and classifying samples according to established procedures.
Record sample collection times and promptly transport samples to the in-process laboratory for analysis.
Request supplies and miscellaneous equipment from the stockroom, including plastic bags, as needed.
Provide backup support in racking and packing areas and during employee breaks when required.
Notify the group leader of any material discrepancies or issues identified during operations.
Maintain and verify product truck cards according to established specifications and procedures.
Collect, weigh, and account for scrap materials at the end of each shift.
Locate and prepare dummy trucks at the end of each batch or manufacturing code. Load dummy trucks onto tote pans in the packing area, as applicable.
Perform daily forklift inspections and routine preventive maintenance, including checking battery water levels and making minor adjustments when necessary.
Report significant forklift damage or equipment malfunctions to the immediate supervisor.
Read work orders or follow verbal instructions to determine the materials, containers, and items to be moved.
Open containers and manually load or unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves, as required.
Load materials onto vehicles and secure loads using appropriate strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
Move materials from storage areas or work sites to designated locations using appropriate material-handling equipment.
Secure lifting attachments to materials and transport loads safely to their destinations.
Count, weigh, and record quantities of materials handled on daily production sheets.
Attach identification tags or labels to materials to ensure proper identification and traceability.
Load trucks for industrial truck operators as required.
Assemble sections of portable conveyors when necessary to facilitate material or product movement.
Retrieve dummy samples, label them with identifying information, and transport them to the laboratory for analysis.
Lift and move heavy objects manually or with a forklift, using appropriate safety equipment and procedures.
Clean work areas, machinery, and equipment to support production operations.
Operate electric hoists and other authorized material-handling equipment to move materials and products safely.
Comply with company security requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety procedures, industrial hygiene standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, and uniforms, as applicable to the work area.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Previous experience in warehouse operations, material handling, or a related field preferred.
Previous forklift operation experience required.
Must possess a valid forklift operator's license.
cGMP training and other job-related training or certifications may be required.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and understand basic written and verbal instructions, work orders, and manufacturing codes.
Ability to complete simple written documentation and accurately record material quantities and sample information.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and apply sound judgment when handling materials and resolving routine operational issues.
Ability to operate a forklift and other authorized material-handling equipment safely.
Ability to identify material discrepancies and communicate issues to the appropriate personnel.
Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment and follow established procedures.
Physical Requirements
Frequently stand and walk throughout the shift.
Regularly use hands and arms to handle materials, operate equipment, and perform assigned tasks.
Ability to climb, balance, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach as required.
Ability to lift and move heavy materials, including loads exceeding 100 pounds, using appropriate company-provided safety equipment and approved material-handling methods.
Ability to perform tasks requiring close and color vision.
Work Environment
Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to wet and humid conditions, moving mechanical equipment, elevated areas, cold temperatures, electrical hazards, and vibration.
Work in areas where noise levels may be loud.
Follow all applicable safety procedures and use the required PPE for each work area.
Safety Equipment and Tools
Operate forklifts, electric hoists, and other authorized material-handling equipment.
Use required PPE, including safety shoes, safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, and company uniforms.
Comply with all company safety policies and applicable internal and external regulations.