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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary: 

Under general supervison, perfom semi-routine material handling functions to support all internal and external customers in an accurate and timely manner. These functions include but are not limited to chemical dispensing, material stocking, material issuance, cycle counting, shipping, receiving and maintaining clerical records in a clean GMP environment

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Shipping, receiving and stocking Duties may include loading/unloading trucks, sorting, sizing for materials, stacking and loading pallets, product identification, damage inspection,shipment packaging, internal documentation creation, and/or data entry of related documents.
• Material transfer Perform stocking, kitting, issuing, internal delivery of materials and directing of materials to appropriate internal locations, including staging / storage locations, production lines or other plant locations.

• Perform stocking, kitting, issuing, internal delivery of materials and directing of materials to appropriate internal locations, including staging / storage locations, production lines or other plant locations

• Manufacturing staging Dispense chemicals in ready-to-use portions in accordance with production work orders. Perform mathematical calculations, conversions, weighing operations and repetitive lifting and/or moving of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Hazardous and bio-hazardous waste handling Perform handling of hazardous / bio-hazardous / pathological waste and used medical equipment as required per established procedure and Environmental Health & Safety policy
• Inventory control Maintain accurate and complete inventory control of materials stored in the main and satellite warehouses including the Chemical Dispensary Area. Participate in establishing methods  and procedures to ensure inventory accuracy. Work with cross-functional teams in handling and resolving supplier disputes, non-conforming material and quarantined material. Conduct scheduled cycle counts and physical inventories. Research, reconcile and correct inventory discrepancies. Maintain FIFO. Maintain proper inventory levels in designated warehouse areas such as the Chemical Dispensary Area in accordance with actual and projected usage.
• Equipment maintenance Assist in maintenance of all equipment and control monitors used within the department and ensure that all required calibrations and preventative maintenance are conducted per schedule.
• Housekeeping Perform routine housekeeping duties in all warehouses and work areas in compliance with departmental procedures and GMP requirements. Areas must be kept organized, safe, and secured. Areas must be kept clean and sanitized per procedure. All logs pertaining to cleaning, sanitization and pest control must be legible and kept up to date in accordance with procedure.
• Address complaints and resolve employee related problems with the collaboration of department management and Human Resources.
• Makes decisions independently, but within a well-defined area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid math skills including knowledge of U.S. and metric systems
• Ability to speak read and write in English
• Basic typing and 10-key pad skills
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move between 50 and 100 lbs using lifting aids, techniques, or appropriate assistance
• Ability to work in different environments including indoor, outdoor, confined spaces and cold storage areas (-30C).
• Must be able to operate forklifts and hand-operated material handling equipment to lift/move material
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to others and to manage conflicts effectively
• Able to maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Able to work rotations and weekends as required

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• APICs courses or certification desirable
• 1-2 years experience in a production inventory control environment working with MRP systems, PC for data entry, inquiry and communication, and shipping using UPS, DHL and/or Federal Express systems
• Minimum 1 year previous experience with pharmaceutical/biologics/related healthcare manufacturing clean environments
  Equivalency: Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in a place of the stated requirements. Example: If a Job level typically requires an Associate's Degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience of a Bachelor's degree. 

Occupational Demands: Work is performed in a warehouse environment. Exposure to chemicals and to electrical manufacturing equipment and moving machinery. Exposure to high levels of noise. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, safety shoes, gloves and hearing protection. May walk; stand, bend and twists waist for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Frequent foot movement. Light to moderate lifting and carrying of 15-44lbs. for 2-4 hours per day. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs.and over for 2-4 hours per day with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Hearing acuity essential. Depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Frequently performs simple and routine tasks that vary little each day by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures. Maintains work pace to meet production standards. 

This job description  is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construced as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsiblities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

The estimated pay scale for Group Leader - Material Handler role based in California, is $28.00 -$33.00. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us! 

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-City of Industry:USCOI - City of Industry, CA

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