Job Summary
The Warehouse Technician plays a vital role in AbbVie's Manufacturing site in Cork. This position involves executing the sampling of raw and intermediate materials, managing the receipt and storage of raw materials, and shipment of finished products while adhering to cGMP standards.
Sampling Activities
* Sampling Booth Preparation: Prepare the LAF booth for material sampling activities, ensuring it is ready for use.
* Daily Equipment Verification: Verify that sampling booth equipment is functioning properly on a daily basis.
* Scheduling Alignment: Collaborate with the QC department to align sampling schedules.
* Raw Material Sampling: Sample raw materials according to procedures.
* Tasks Compliance: Complete all sampling tasks in compliance with in-house procedures.
* Cleaning and Maintenance: Routinely clean the LAF booth/Sampling area to meet cGMP standards.
* Audit Compliance: Ensure audit compliance at all times.
* Stock Replenishment: Replenish Sampling booth stock as needed.
Warehouse Optimization
1. Master IT Skills: Possess and utilize relevant IT skills.
2. Warehouse Management: Manage the warehouse by taking delivery of raw materials and packaging, updating paperwork immediately, labeling items adequately, checking expiry dates, ensuring stock rotation (FIFO principle), managing material returns from production, preparing finished product for shipment, and managing waste flow/disposal.
Quality Assessment Guidelines
* SOP Updates: Ensure that all warehouse SOPs are updated to reflect current activities.
* Procedure Knowledge: Know and apply warehouse SOP procedures to daily tasks.
* cGMP Guidelines: Work within cGMP guidelines at all times.
Routine Maintenance
* Stock Control: Execute stock control on sampling and required consumables, including reagents and solvents, to ensure an adequate supply for tasks.
* Purchase Orders: Complete purchase orders as required and manage materials on receipt.
* Training and Development: Participate in training and development activities to stay up-to-date with new technologies and improve skill level.
Quality and Safety Standards
* Sampling Compliance: Ensure sampling activities are executed in line with in-house procedures and cGMP requirements.
* Safety Requirements: Ensure sampling activities are executed in line with safety requirements and good laboratory practice/GMP.
* Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
* Investigations: Participate in investigations into exception events as required.
Safety Contribution
* Person and Goods Safety: Contribute to the safety of persons and goods within the warehouse.
* Regulatory Compliance: Abide by safety regulations, notifying superiors in cases of concern.
Continuous Improvement
* Safety and Compliance: Maintain safety and compliance in each operation.
* Reporting Dysfunction: Report any dysfunction or issues promptly.
* Information Sharing: Pass on useful information to others.
* Workplace Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times.
* Personal Conduct: Behave responsibly and maintain neat attire.
Qualifications
* Education: Leaving Certificate minimum.
* Industry Experience: Pharma Manufacturing/cGMP environment/Pharma warehouse/QC experience preferred.
* Computer Skills: Good PC skills required.
* Linguistic Proficiency: Fluent written and oral English skills necessary.