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Job Title: Production Technician 2nd shift

Location: Swiftwater, PA

Shift: 2nd shift 2pm-10:30pm - Tues-Sat

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

The FFIP Staging Logistics Technician is responsible for managing inventory to support filling, inspection and packaging manufacturing operations.  As inventory items are delivered from the central warehouse, FFIP Staging Logistics Technicians are responsible for physical put away of the items as well as the appropriate SAP transactions.  In addition, they are responsible for placement of not inspected, inspected filled container and finished goods pallets in the respective building’s cold room and related ERP transactions. Completion of the appropriate cold room logbooks in accordance with good cGMP documentation practices and follow departmental operating procedures are required.

Technicians need to obtain and maintain proper certifications to operate powered material handling equipment and be able to use manual pallet jack equipment as needed.  Technicians are responsible to execute the physical disposal of approved material disposal orders as well as support departmental administrative functions.  In addition, manufacturing area trash is to be properly handled and coordinated for pick up.  This position interacts with filling, inspection and packaging managers, staff and leadership, outside transportation services, waste management technicians, and outbound logistics and warehouse logistic technicians.   This technician reports directly to Manager, FFIP Staging.

 We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

Receiving and maintaining inventory 20

• Responsible for receiving production related materials from the central raw material warehouse.  Once warehouse delivers the materials, items are to be compared to the order placed if applicable, and put away in the appropriate physical storage location using the appropriate automated or manual material handling equipment.    

• The corresponding SAP transaction is to be performed.  

• The physical inventory location is to be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion and periodic checks of physical inventory to the SAP inventory is to be performed.

WIP and FG Handling 25

Responsible for the physical movement of pallets using the appropriate material handling equipment for the following situations:

• Not inspected filled container pallets

• Inspected filled containers pallets

• SUFI pallets

• Finished good pallets

• Completion of the cold storage log book and Topp Clip form in accordance with cGMP documentation practices as pallets are moved from one facility to another facility.   Ensure SAP transactions are performed near real time as inventory moves.

Cold Room/Freezer Inventory Management 25

• Ensure that the cold room or freezer is maintained in an orderly and neat fashion. 

• Placement of pallets on the racking systems are correct and stored safely in the correct storage conditions and segregated areas as needed.  

• Perform SAP inventory transactions as needed when pallets are moved within the cold room/freezer and other areas.  

• Ensure that SAP inventory reflects the physical inventory. 

Warm Room Inventory Management & Experimental Use 15

• Ensure that items that are in the MDO process or experimental use items are properly stored and moves from the cold room to the warm room as directed are performed in a timely manner. 

• Perform appropriate SAP inventory transactions as needed when pallets are moved. 

• Ensure SAP inventory reflects the physical inventory.

• Completion of the cold storage and warm room log book in accordance with cGMP documentation practices as pallets are moved from one room to the other room.

Material Disposal 5

• Ensure proper processing of approved material disposal orders into the appropriate disposal containers and send to the waste dock in the building. 

• Communicate to the Sr Logistics tech upon completion of the physical disposal in order for the Sr Logistics Tech to properly close out the material disposal order in the system. 

Compliance 5

• Completion and maintenance of required certification and licensure to operate powered material handling equipment associated with job performance duties.

• Completion of all assigned training modules, procedures, instructions, safety and compliance requirements as controlled by the company system.

All other duties assigned 5

Context of the job/major challenges

The ability to perform any/all needed SAP transactions in the receipt, storage, movement and delivery of all material is critical to the success of this role and the FFIP Staging Department.  This position requires the incumbent to have an above average SAP skill set in the management of GMP inventory. The GMP production environment requires attention to the details and accuracy within good documentation practices.  The multi shift GMP production environment that exists generates the need to work overtime as required often with short notice and the working of various shifts depending on business needs and production cycles.  The focus to create and maintain a safety culture that is proactive and striving for zero injuries is of the utmost importance and an expectation for all employees. 

Dimensions/Scope

The FFIP Staging Logistics Technician has the ability to influence and impact the Manufacturing Area's productivity and run time with the proper service levels on delivery and management of materials required.  The work performed by the FFIP Staging Logistics Technician and the proper SAP transactions associated therein directly impacts Manufacturing's ability to execute the Production Plan as published by the Materials Management group and has the ability to affect deviations within their area of responsibility, which directly affects product produced at the Swiftwater facility.

About You

Requirements

Education/experience

• The Production Technician is expected to have experience and knowledge including but not limited to the following:

• HS or equivalent and 2 years in cGMP or Pharmaceutical or warehouse experience

• Associates with and 1 year in cGMP or Pharmaceutical or warehouse experience

• Bachelor's with 0-1 year in cGMP or Pharmaceutical or warehouse experience

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Experience or willing to work in a cGMP area. Prior or related experience recommended. Must have knowledge and access to systems  (SAP, Ishift, Qualipso, Opstraker, ERP systems).

•  Requires good mechanical skills, computer skills and is detail oriented. Must have basic mechanical aptitude, good comprehension skills, retention skills, troubleshooting and manual dexterity.

• Certifications

• Forklift Certification or able to obtain Forklift Certification

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

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