Warehouse Operator

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary:

Assist in all areas of Receiving and Warehouse functions as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain correct inventory of raw material and finished goods.
• Complete all paperwork necessary in receiving shipments, receiving forms, checking purchase orders, etc.
• Check all outgoing and incoming shipments as to accuracy of count, labelling, weights, etc., to determine that data agrees with paperwork.
• Load and unload trailers of product to and from customers, semi-finished product to/from outside storage areas.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the warehouse, stack materials properly and safely, keep aisles clear, rows straight, sweep, etc.
• Schedule transportation of returns/goods to other West Facilities and Recycling facilities.
• Schedule transportation of raw materials coming in from other West facilities reviewing most cost effective method.
• Provides verification of transportation bills for incoming and outgoing freight for invoice matching.
• Review of chemical waste area to insure compliance and schedule removal when necessary.
• Generate requisitions for warehouse supplies as required.
• Complete monthly warehouse cycle counts as assigned.
• Assisting in all areas of warehouse functions as needed.
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Leaving Certificate
• Valid drivers’ license; able to drive company van and forklifts.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of various receiving systems and descriptions and how each applies to our needs.
• Ideal candidates would typically have 2-3 years prior work experience in a Manufacturing- Warehouse environment
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements would be an advantage
• Computer knowledge to perform SAP, Microsoft Excel and Word an advantage