Material Handler

Job Description

Title: Material Handler

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

About Us:

Reese Pharmaceutical Company is a privately held manufacturer of OTC branded and private label products selling to national and regional chains, food and grocery stores, drug wholesalers, co-ops and independent pharmacies. Throughout the years, Reese Pharmaceutical Company has developed nationally recognized products.

Since our small beginning back in 1907, Reese Pharmaceutical Company has continued to grow and thrive and is now a 4th generation, family-run business. We supply the pharmaceutical industry, and ultimately, the consuming public, with high quality, unique medications that are stronger and more effective than either the name brands or their generic equivalents as well as equivalents to the name brands. We have expanded our production capabilities by adding more equipment to our facilities in order to keep up with our growing range of OTC and Healthcare products.

Position Summary:

Performs a combination of tasks including but not limited to receiving, filling, shipping, and inspecting orders accurately and in a timely manner; efficiently and safely loads, unloads, and conveys materials.

JOB FUNCTIONS: (Job functions include but are not limited to the following)

Receives, locates, and transfers materials accurately and in a timely manner.

Opens containers utilizing hand tools as needed; counts and weighs materials and records information.

Identifies damaged materials and records material shortages.

Loads and unloads materials onto and from a variety of containers including but not limited to trucks, conveyors, racks, pallets, and/or trays; utilizes appropriate tools to accomplish task.

Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas utilizing appropriate tools/vehicles to accomplish task including but not limited to wheelbarrow, hand truck, forklift, electric dolly, and/or elevator.

Assists machine operators as needed by lifting heavy objects by hand or by use of power hoist.

Stacks and assembles materials.

Maintains a safe, clean working environment.

Participates in quality improvement efforts.

Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence.

Maintain a clean, organized work area.

Wear required PPE based on company dress code.

Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards.

Work in a cooperative manner with management/supervision, co-workers and vendors.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION/ KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS:

High school diploma or equivalent.

2-4 years’ experience in manufacturing.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic.

Ability to read and understand work instructions.

Familiar with CGMP compliance standards.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequently sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 10-hours.

Occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting required.

Simple and power grasping with both right and left hands is required.

Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.

Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

General schedule is an 8-hour Monday - Friday assignment, however, employee must be willing to work a flexible schedule including overtime and days that may include early mornings, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

BENEFITS

Why Reese? As a local business for over 100+ years Reese has been providing exceptional service to it's customers, consumers, and employees. We are dedicated to ensuring customer and employee satisfaction as we continue to grow and make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry. Joining the Reese team will allow you to support our strategic growth initiatives from concept, planning, implementation, and actualization while boosting your career development.

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA company match program

Company Bonus

Life Insurance

Paid Paternal Leave

Casual Dress Code

Employee Discounts

Reese Pharmaceutical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

Full-time