Warehouse Coordinator- Receiving (1st Shift)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Warehouse Specialist (weekend shift) is responsible for receiving, shipping, storage, inventory accuracy, and picking operations to support both internal and external operations, starting from receipt until final product shipment. Activities include conformance to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), supporting warehouse cGMP compliance, working on powered industrial vehicles (PIV’s), and driving, loading/unloading Work-in-Process (WIP). Finished Goods (FG), and Raw Materials (RM) between the Baxter locations. The weekend Specialist supports production (for both Filling and Packaging operations) through staging and preparation of batches, truck driving/movement of materials, and working to keep inventory up to date.  The Warehouse Specialist will cross train in all Supply Chain warehouses. This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor. 

This is full time, 4 days/week (36 hours/week) shift, plus required overtime.

This position is required to work all designated plant holidays.

Work shifts are:  8 hours day (Monday& Tuesday OR Thursday& Friday) and 10 hours a day (Saturday& Sunday). 

The responsibilities:

• Safe loading and unloading of trucks, including BOL/packslip verification and damage assessment.
• Proper packing of material for shipment.
• Utilization of various systems required to ship materials (FedEx, UPS computers).
• Proper documentation of shipping, receiving, or batch dispensing activities including active drug product and finished product.
• For all processes (Receiving, Shipping, Dispensing, Driving) receives and fills orders and performs order status inquiry for all completed orders. Adjusts orders as necessary when damages or shortages occur.
• Fills and prepares inventory for transportation through material handlers and monitors progress throughout shift to assure efficient completion of duties.
• Ability to travel to perform duties in multiple locations.
• Compliance with worldwide regulatory agencies Department of Transportation (DOT), International Air Transport Association (IATA), and other company SOPs and regulatory agencies in conducting warehouse activities.
• Perform general duties of warehouse, including cycle counting, temperature monitoring, work order picking, ERP navigation and use, inventory accuracy, material storage.
• Powered industrial truck (PIT) operation, including other material handling equipment.
• Respond to environmental chamber alarms.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Processes and Good Documentation Practices.
• These are primary responsibilities of the role and the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned

Truck Driving:  Will be required to drive company trucks for transport of material; will require a For Hire license and must adhere to other requirements for drivers. (Applies to all hires after July 2009.)

• Uses computer systems provided by company to initiate reports, track and transact inventory, and other activities.
• Coordinate movement of material, order picking, between warehouses and all company locations, at the correct product temperature.
• Proper completion of dangerous goods Bill of Lading (BOL) where required for carrying dangerous goods.
• Daily vehicle inspection and cleaning.
• Proper operation of temperature control unit.
• Proper downloading of truck data.
• Re-fueling trucks at assigned intervals.
• Adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Dispensing of material from Raw Materials warehouse.
• Must be able to operate barcode scanning equipment.

The work environment:

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Desirable qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse and/or technical office experience required.
• Must be able to operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Must be able to obtain Hazardous Materials certification.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include:  JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.).
• Must have (or be able to obtain with-in 30 days of hire) a For-Hire License endorsement.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work independently.

Physical / safety requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, and lift to support packing and warehouse activities.
• Duties require overtime work, including nights and weekends.
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required.
• Position may require sitting, standing, or walking for long hours. 
• Must be able to climb in and out of warehouse trucks multiple times per shift.
• Position may require use of PIT equipment for long hours.
• Must be able to work in various temps up to -65 to -85 Celsius.

Additional requirement(s):

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In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/25

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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