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Merck Sr. Technician, Planning & Scheduling in West Point, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Sr. Distribution Center Operations Technician (O3)

Execute production tasks in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manner under direction from Supervisors. Able to identify and execute tasks in the proper order, on time and right first time and perform all functions independently with limited guidance/supervision after training. Able to learn and perform more complex tasks related to the function of the appropriate area. Performs all tasks related to distribution and warehouse operations and train other technicians. Maintain training and compliance with site safety and quality requirements.

This role is part of 2nd shift, with specific requirements for start and stop times and requires onsite presence five days a week.

General Responsibilities:

  • Maintain cGMP and safety training to site requirements

  • Follow cGMP, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and safety requirements in all activities

  • Report potential quality events, non-conformance to GMPs/SOPs when observed

  • Ensure all paperwork is properly executed using Good Documentation Practices

  • Occasional overtime and weekend work may be requested

  • Interact with employees within own department as well as frequent interactions with employees from other groups/departments

  • Train other technicians in executing production tasks

Warehouse-specific Responsibilities:

  • Perform incoming material receipt, clinical site drug returns and sample management

  • Receive, inspect and store all warehouse inventory

  • Execute sample collection activities

  • Perform inventory functions such as replenishment, posting of Excess & Obsolete inventory and min/max changes

  • Coordinate and execute discard process for, but not limited to, expired and non-available inventory

  • Process order management and material staging in support of packaging/labeling work centers

  • Emergency cold vault coverage, when needed

  • Perform regular cycle counts, ensuring system inventory accuracy

  • Act as primary contact for our Company shipping sites in U.S. Export Transactions.

  • Influence intercompany stakeholders to comply with Standard Business Practices related to Logistics.

  • Order fulfillment/processing and resolution of stakeholder issues (export, logistics, system, paperwork, etc.)

  • Miscellaneous administrative duties (Filing/Copying/Archiving, Data Entry, Data Reporting)

  • Manages shipping activities, freight and logistics functions (pick, pack, label, schedule, ship)

  • Coordinate and/or prioritize warehouse activities

  • Ensure other team members are performing tasks according to GMP and batch record instructions.

  • Serve as work center Subject Matter Expert (SME) and qualified trainer

Documentation:

  • Creation of Shipping documents according to SOPs.

  • Ensures correct documentation of transactions within SAP.

  • Documentation according to Good Documentation Practice (GDP) Guideline.

  • Check of correct content of written Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documents.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience & Skills:

  • Growth mindset

  • Team player

  • Attention to detail

  • Desire to learn label printing operations

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements:

  • Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

  • At least two years working in GMP operations

  • Experience in warehouse, distribution or logistics operations preferred

  • Prior experience in SAP or other similar Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

  • Ability to quickly learn new systems

  • Demonstrate competency and in-depth knowledge of all processes, methods and procedures related to GMP environment and area-specific tasks

  • Demonstrate ability to train and mentor new or junior staff members

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/8/2025

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Requisition ID: R341425

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