Material Handler

**Company detail**:
Novocol Pharma is a growing contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), specialized in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. We strive for excellence and customer-centricity to deliver value to global pharmaceutical clients through contract services for drug development and commercial manufacturing. With over 40 years in operation, our team of 600 employees and modern facilities, located in Cambridge, Ontario provide a personalized and responsive experience for our customers. We are focused on serving our strategic partners and patients with quality, integrity, and value.

Our employees are our number one asset We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.

We are a proud member of the Septodont group of companies. Septodont is a pharmaceutical and medical device company with a global leadership position in dental pain management. The group counts over 2000+ employees worldwide and has remained a 100% family owned company for over 90 years. Our Cambridge facility serves as a significant manufacturing site within the Septodont group with high volume dental anesthetic production for a global customer base.

**Job Summary**:
SHIFT: Afternoon, Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 10:00PM

The Material Handler is accountable to the Production Supervisor for activities relating to the warehouse organization and production department. Responsibilities include cleanliness, inventory accuracy, movement of materials to support Production requirements and other internal departments. The Material Handler will ensure the smooth flow of the finished goods and materials throughout the facility.

**Responsibilities**:

- Performs cycle counts as identified by the cycle count program and support activities to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Generates reports and completes transactions from the ERP system.
- Compiles and transfers materials from the warehouse to the Production facility and other internal departments to support their requirements.
- Transfers finished goods and other materials from the production facility to the warehouse for storage.
- Anticipates production demands and proactively solves potential issues.
- Puts product into designated storage areas to maintain cleanliness and an efficient and organized process flow of material.
- Responds to multiple production demands and juggle multiple priorities. Uses problem solving to effectively optimize space.
- Supports shipments to external customers and vendors by loading trucks and processing documents.
- Supports the receipt process from suppliers and vendors by unloading trucks and processing documents.
- Participates in temperature monitoring program as required.
- Delivers received mail and other items to recipients within the facility.
- Follows GMP and regulatory requirements, and ensures quality standards are met.
- Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- High School Diploma.
- Completed post-secondary education is considered an asset.

**Experience**
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a warehouse environment.
- Counter Balance, Electric Walkie, Narrow Aisle and Reach Truck experience is required.
- Previous Pharmaceutical experience, including GMP knowledge is considered an asset
- Knowledge of Dangerous Goods and WHMIS certification is an asset.
- Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office, RF Scanners and ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
- Ability to multi-task and respond to changing demands.
- Ability to work all shifts

**What we offer**
- Excellent compensation/benefits package.
- Bonus and reward programs
- Discounted gym memberships
- Programs supporting work life balance
- Employee recognition program
- Professional and personal development programssocial events and spirit days

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.