Material Handler - CAR T Warehouse Operations

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The Material Handler supports material needs/requirements for CAR-T production per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in controlled and/or classified environments under the supervision of Warehousing Operations Management. Material Handlers must adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed within a team according to an assigned, production shift schedule. Communication and reporting of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.

Shift Available:

• Sunday-Wednesday, Onsite Day Shift, 6:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Performs inventory control: cycle counts, material stocking and replenishment, scrapping, at a minimum.

• Support material expiry, segregation, allocation, and maintains material condition requirements.

• Quantifies and maintains materials in production dispensary.

• Support timing of replenishment needs according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.

• Records material handling data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs.

• Performs inspection and receipt of incoming raw materials and components in coordination with defined specifications and in collaboration with Incoming Quality Control.

• Prioritize kit production and verification based on demand from the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics in support of manufacturing operations.

• Perform material transactions using ERP system to systematically capture material movements and run inventory / transactional reports.

• Provide material cleaning, kit production, and kit verification support in CNC and Iso 8 Grade C environments.

• Support room / equipment cleaning using powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR certified).

• Report safety incidents, near miss, good catches at time of occurrence.

• Support and conduct daily safety area inspections and walkthroughs.

• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete warehousing tasks required by shift schedule.

• Must be able to work in an environment with blood derived components.

• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• No direct reports will be assigned to this job role.

• Available to work OT when business requires.

• Willing to work staggered day shift hours.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Able to lift up to 60 lbs at knee/waist height and 30 lbs to shoulder height using proper body mechanics; push/pull materials requiring up to 60 lbs of force. 

• Able to operate material‑handling equipment (manual and powered pallet jacks, forklifts, pallet exchangers, stretch wrappers and department vehicles for intra-site material delivery) per training and authorization. 

• Able to perform repetitive tasks, prolonged standing, bending, and reaching. 

• Able to safely handle chemical disinfectants, flammable materials, and hazardous chemicals. 

• Able to handle dry ice and frozen materials, access ultra‑low freezers (‑80°C) and work in a cold‑room environments (2–8°C). 

• Ability to independently don, doff, and wear required PPE during work shift including sterile scrubs, gloves, safety shoes, and safety glasses (kitting/dispensary) or safety shoes and cut‑resistant gloves (non‑kitting).

• Ability to use step stools to reach and handle materials.

• Must have the ability to work around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.

• Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment are required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet.

• Makeup, gum, nail polish, or other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.

• Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions. Reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.

• Designated areas may prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum.

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers, handheld devices and documentation.

• Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.

• Knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulated industry.

• Knowledge of ERP EWM Systems.

• Basic mathematical skills.

• General understanding of cGMPs.

• Technical writing capability.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Inventory control and/or management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

• OR Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 0-2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.

• OR High School diploma/GED and 2-4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.

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The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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R1604686 : Material Handler - CAR T Warehouse Operations