JOELL SWOPE
Pottstown PA 267-***-**** ***********@***.***
Professional Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven warehouse professional bringing extensive experience in logistics and distribution. I have twelve years pharmaceutical experience and thirteen years of warehouse/receiving experience. I possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and am willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines and reach company goals.
Skills
Warehouse and manufacturing operations Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Oracle,
Safety-conscious Outlook, Winstore, Channel Advisor, Shipworks, Smyth
OSHA requirements knowledge Physically fit and agile
Cold chain industry background Excellent time management
Global logistics Fast learner
Compliance with GMPs Familiar with RF systems
Able to follow written instructions
Work History
Asset Management Technician 11/2017-10/2021
Sodexo-(GlaxoSmithKline) Collegeville PA 10/2021-10/2024
Perkin Elmer-(GlaxoSmithKline) Collegeville PA
• Internal pick-ups and deliveries within the GSK campus via ESO’s (Equipment Shipping Orders) or CSO’s (Computer Shipping Orders)
• Identifying assets and recording pertinent information via CERPS.
• Identifying Fixed Asset Register Numbers.
• Creating asset tags upon receipt of material meeting fixed asset criteria as defined by GSK.
• Moving boxes, crates, and deliveries within asset management area as needed.
• Creating spreadsheets for sales of equipment, scrap, and for picking up equipment that needs to be moved.
Materials Management Technician
Sodexo – (GlaxoSmithKline) Collegeville, PA 05/2016- 11/2017
Receive, store, and dispense materials at the UP Materials Management site, adhering to company cGMP’s, SOP’s and Safety policies.
Work with customers and GSK Management to ensure all receipts are reconciled to cGMP standards in a timely manner and follow cGMP documentation requirements for receipt of materials.
Ship materials to meet customer demands using the GSK Shipper application.
Work with relevant groups to assist in tracking down shipment information to enable the proper account classification of shipping and related shipping charges.
Procure materials through the GSK Procurement systems.
Work with customers to resolve order issues and communicate special requirements
Ensure all material transactions are appropriately recorded in the inventory control system.
Co-ordinate material testing and releases to meet customer needs.
Sample and dispense materials that support Materials Management Operations, including ‘phase one’ dispensing of materials in sealed packs or sealed gels that have been part of a bigger package of contained/sealed goods where all goods are within contained packages, and ‘phase two’ measuring and dispensing of products from within their sealed/contained packs to the end users. No analysis will be done on any materials.
Follow cGMP documentation requirements for storage and distribution of materials that support Materials Management Operations.
Manage disposal pick list and material disposal transactions.
Work with disposal services company to minimize cost of materials disposal.
Maintain Materials Management areas in a safe, orderly and clutter-free state.
Provide information to maintain cGMP SOPs and adhere to all SOPs.
Prepare and participate in internal and external audits. Participate in investigations of Quality Incidents.
Work on projects as directed by supervisor or designee and participate in GSK sponsored improvement projects, e.g. GEMBA.
Follow all company safety policies and guidelines
Operate materials handling equipment (dollies, pallet jacks)
Operate and maintain department forklifts.
Prepare reports and keep metrics as requested.
Shipping/Receiving Associate 08/2015 to 05/2016
Weitzenkorns - Pottstown, PA
Responsible for receiving, scanning and packing products to be shipped out to fulfillment centers such as Amazon, Ebay and Jet
Pick orders from store inventory and ship via USPS and FedEx
Manage returns and customer refunds
Responsible for entering data into POS System
Interact with customers
GDS Logistics Technician R&D, Pharmaceutical Development (Consultant via InVentiv) 12/2012 to 12/2014
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals – Collegeville, PA
Responsible for co-coordinating and shipping bulk supplies for distribution worldwide
Follow and completes paperwork accurately
Responsible for picking and checking orders in support of GSK project portfolio, phase's I-IV, collaborative
studies, compassionate use requests and COMET order requests
Responsible for general warehouse duties including cleaning, assembling cold shippers and UPS boxes
Put away coded and non-coded material into the modulas using Winstore and the HDS drive
Assisted with the pulling of destructions
Follows and completes paperwork accurately
Interact with Supply Chain Managers, Packaging Operations, FedEx and UPS personnel
Complies with all appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, Equipment procedures and all health and safety procedures
Works effectively with others to meet timelines, business goals and objectives
Operate warehouse equipment such as power jack, tape machine, shrink wrap machine and Modulas
Trained and certified on IATA Dangerous Goods
Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets
Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting
Conducted monthly inventories of materials on the work floor
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
Warehouse Associate 10/2012 to 12/2012
Ryan Herco Flow Solutions
Pick and pack orders for shipments to customers
Perform cycle counts
Responsible for deliveries of various items such as 10 or 20 feet of PVC pipe to customers within a 50-mile radius
Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests
Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations
Divided cargo received by account number and intended location
Enforced the on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences.
Shipping Coordinator 03/2002 to 05/2011
Almac Clinical Services LLC
Responsible for ensuring all daily orders were picked, scanned and ready to be packed
Managed all inventory next day of business Responsible for the reconciliation of inventory discrepancies and ran reports to help assist in their correction
Located material that was needed for pending orders
Maintained inventory of any supplies that were needed
Worked closely with managers and supervisors on projects and helped to bring new ideas and suggestions to help the
department grow
Worked on a project for a new operating system
Trained new employees on SOP's and provided hands on training
Gave tours of the Distribution area to new employees, existing customers and to potential new ones that were
doing audits.
Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.
Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
Oversaw hiring and training of new employees each quarter.
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
Conducted monthly inventories of materials on the work floor.
Enforced the on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences.
Receiving Manager 06/1988 to 06/2000
Bradlees
Responsible for the unloading of merchandise trailers.
Stocked store with merchandise to sell.
Interacted with vendors that came to deliver material.
Assisted other departments when needed.
Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment.
Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.
Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
Conducted monthly inventories of materials on the work floor.
Education
High School Diploma: 1988
Pottstown Senior High School - Pottstown, PA