Material Handler

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Materials Handler on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Carlow on an initial 11-Month contract with potential to extend. 24/7 Shift Pattern.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and/or monitor Weigh and Dispense activities and support equipment, using SAP & MES PLC based systems, to ensure optimum equipment uptime and target outputs. Equipment will include, yet is not limited to, down flow booth and scales.
• Cleanroom cleaning, housekeeping and materials management in the Weigh and Dispense area. Ensure material availability to support operations.
• Pick materials from stored locations in a GMP compliance managed location and transport the materials to the production area in accordance with the SOPs and GMP stated standards of performance.
• To move materials from the production area to the warehouse or any other location within the facility in compliance with the site SOPs and GMP standards.
• To work in a safe manner regarding the lifting and movement of materials.
• Pack out materials and consume to order to simplify processes for IPT.
• To check calibration of equipment ensuring the calibration is up to date. Using the EBR to dispense materials in weigh & dispense.
• Manage equipment flow, including tracking soiled and clean hold times, proper labelling and inventory management of clean and sterile equipment using automated MES system.
• Maintain process equipment, completing preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting and repairs where qualified to perform tasks.
• Participate effectively in writing/revising/rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials for Weigh and Dispense processes and material management; ensure all work is carried out in line with same.
• Support continuous improvement by active participation in investigations and investigation reports, execution/development of change control/QNs, and contribution to projects as appropriate.
• Required to comply with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory. requirements and execute current good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.
• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture.
• May be required to perform other duties as business requires.

Typical Minimum Experience:

• Would typically have prior related work experience, ideally in a cleanroom environment, preferably in a GMP setting.
• Knowledge of MES & SAP is desirable but not essential.
• Forklift experience is desirable.
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent required
• Apprenticeship, Certificate or Diploma preferred, ideally in a related discipline.

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