Warehouse Technician

Our client is a global injectables company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and the USA, and is expanding rapidly into new markets. The company focuses on developing value-added sterile injectables that address critical gaps in healthcare delivery.

By enhancing hospital workflows, reducing wastage of key resources, and improving operational efficiency, our client plays a vital role in supporting healthcare professionals. A robust and reliable supply chain further ensures consistent access to essential medications for patients worldwide.

Role Description:

• The Warehouse Technician will be responsible for executing material handling, inventory management, and warehouse operations in support of a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility producing injectable IV bag products, including high potent APIs and controlled substances.
• This role will ensure materials are received, stored, issued, and shipped in compliance with cGMP, DEA, and site safety requirements.
• The Warehouse Technician will play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting production schedules, and ensuring the cleanliness, organization, and security of the warehouse.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials, components, and supplies against purchase orders and specifications.
• Ensure proper storage of raw materials, packaging components, and controlled substances in compliance with cGMP, DEA, and safety requirements.
• Accurately issue and deliver materials to production areas based on production schedules and work orders.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling devices in a safe and compliant manner.
• Perform cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and reconciliation of discrepancies in coordination with Inventory Control.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and environmental conditions per site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Document all material transactions in the inventory management system, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to data integrity principles.
• Prepare shipments of materials, components, or finished products in compliance with applicable regulations, including hazardous material handling requirements.
• Support material sampling activities, including coordination with Quality Control for testing.
• Assist in warehouse procedure creation, updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure DEA security and access control measures are followed for controlled substances.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Planning, and Procurement to ensure timely material availability for manufacturing operations.

Requirements:

Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse or material handling experience in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling controlled substances and/or high potent APIs preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP, DEA, and OSHA requirements for material handling and storage.
• Experience operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment; forklift certification preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and inventory management.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and ERP software.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and maintaining a secure warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and move materials in accordance with safety guidelines.