Material Handler Transportation Specialist
Resume:
RADFORD FINDLEY
email:adtuea@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
QulityAssurance/Lead Diazyme, Poway CA, 11/26-Present
Documenting and reporting product or service quality levels
Developing and implementing standards for inspection
Developing workflow for production inspection
Communicating with other team members to solve problems
Following up with appropriate channels when mistakes are found
Training other quality insurance members on all inspection processes
Inspecting raw materials parts, labels, sub-assemblies, equipment, and finished goods to ensure compliance with company specifications.
Maintain records, processes, and updates confidential and sensitive electronic and hard copy reports, records and statistics
Set up, operates, inspects, parts, subassemblies and finished goods for conformance to engineering drawings and raw materials specifications
Quality Control Inspector SHERPA, Sorrento Velley, 11/17-04/18
Perform QC line clearance verification, in process checks and monitoring of labeling and packaging activities on the floor.
Perform QC inspection of GMP materials according to appropriate materials specifications.
Assist product lot disposition by reviewing executed packaging records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance to GMP and company procedures.
Support shipping operations, on as needed basis.
I have also validated the various equipment for approval.
Material Handler I /QC Operator Pacira, La Jolla, CA 06/14 – 08/16
Certified in cGMP manufacturing of clinical and commercial bio-pharmaceuticals.
Perform all aspects of dispensary operations of weighing & mixing of media, aseptic duties and buffers for process use.
Draft and review new manufacturing documents for multiple processes.
Dispense raw materials into secondary containers for media, Buffer, formulation and Purification operations ensuring 100% compliance of all cGMP’s, Pacira policies and SOP’s.
Complete accurate log book documentation for production operations throughout department.
Perform daily scale/balance weight calibrations weigh checks as required.
Process, verify raw materials and aseptic equipment into department for daily production operations.
Complete inventory checks and cycle counts with goal of 100% inventory accountability.
Experience handling, dispensing, and internal distribution of hazardous materials.
Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures.
Operate material handling equipment including forklifts and drum lifters.
Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintain required technical training and certifications (i.e. Forklifts,
Hazmat, cGMP).
Involved with suggesting quality, safety, and efficiency improvements.
Extensive cGMP, safety, and on-the-job training as required by department policy.
Knowledgeable and experienced with 5s implementation and KANBAN usage.
Assist w/ periodic technical & compliance investigations.
Experience with Installation / Operation & Performance Validations of equipment. Involved in multiple validation protocols of equipment / machine cleaning.
Technician II Shire RM, La Jolla, CA 05/09 - 06/14
Responsibilities included various duties that are required to produce cell based product including: DG Growth Seeding, Cell Feeding, Labeling and Intermediate Formulations.
Familiar with documentation for each task, cleaning procedures, aseptic processing techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and clean room safety practices and procedures.
Performed production related tasks as assigned by the Area Supervisor or Group Lead
Including: Quality Event Notifications, Facilities Maintenance Requests, ordering supplies, validation of equipment,
and equipment for Production and collaborating with Warehouse.
Assisted with providing training for new and existing employees on the DG Growth Manufacturing process.
Provided assistance to the MFG Team by cross-training and fully qualified to work independently.
Participated in the Aseptic Process Validation Qualification.
Implemented 5s in DG and Warehouse.
Materials Coordinator Isis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad, CA 05/08 - 10/08
Weighed and dispensed raw materials to support Manufacturing groups adhering to all cGMP’s, ISIS policies and SOP’s.
Maintained department inventory of raw material and equipment to support production operations and scheduling.
Received, sampled and completed transferred material transactions of raw materials for production operations.
Resolved inventory issues by going through the procedure physically and making the necessary corrections.
Corresponded with planning vendors to verify production order requests.
Experienced in the handling, dispensing, and storage of hazardous materials.
Experienced and certified in the operation of forklifts and drum lifters.
Experienced in most Microsoft applications to perform work duties.
Validation on equipment that we use for production.
Pharmaceutical Materials Specialist Genentech, Oceanside, CA 10/05 - 03/08
Certified in cGMP manufacturing of clinical and commercial bio-pharmaceuticals.
Performed all aspects of dispensary operations of weighing & mixing of media and buffers for process use.
Drafted and reviewed new manufacturing documents for multiple processes.
Dispensed raw materials into secondary containers for media, Buffer, formulation and Purification operations ensuring 100% compliance of all cGMP’s, Genentech policies and SOP’s.
Completed accurate log book documentation for production operations throughout department.
Performed daily scale/balance weight calibrations as required.
Processed and verified raw materials and aseptic equipment into department for daily production operations.
Completed inventory checks and cycle counts with goal of 100% inventory accountability.
Experienced in the handling, dispensing, and internal distribution of hazardous materials.
Adhered to all safety guidelines and procedures.
Operated material handling equipment including forklifts and drum lifters.
Maintained equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintained the required technical training and certifications (i.e. Forklifts,
Hazmat, cGMP).
Involved with suggesting quality, safety, and efficiency improvements.
Extensive cGMP, safety, and on-the job training as required by department policy.
Knowledgeable and experienced with 5s implementation and KANBAN usage.
Assisted w/ periodic technical & compliance investigations.
Experienced with Installation / Operation & Performance Validations of equipment. Involved in multiple validation protocols of equipment / machine cleaning.
Materials Technician Biogen Idec Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, CA 03/01 - 10/05
Daily responsibilities included the routine receipt/delivery of non-GMP materials and GMP Quarantined /Released raw materials.
Prepared and transported expired and hazardous materials to Environmental Health & Safety for disposition.
Experienced in performing material inventory cycle counts using ROSS Inventory System audits.
Performed multiple Inventory transfers using ROSS, SAP and ERP Inventory System.
Primary Transportation Specialist for GMP/Non-GMP Materials.
Radioactive Material Transportation Specialist.
Maintained the IDEC Campus delivery vehicle preventive maintenance documentation.
Maintained work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Grossmont Community College 2003- 2004
General business (Degree in Progress)
California, Berkley Adult High 1988 – 1989
English, Math
Oakland Technical High School 1987
Pharmacy Exempt certification, 2003
Environmental Health and Emergency Response of Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials certification
Standing Member Emergency Response Team
First Responder – September, 2003
Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat Endorsement Certificate
Forklift certified
Experienced with Oracle software
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