Location: Onsite - Thousand Oaks, CA (PST preferred)
Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)
Contract Length: 7 months (possible extension)
Compensation: $27/$31 per hour (based on experience)
Summary of the Role
Join a big biopharma leader as a Supply Chain Associate supporting warehouse and manufacturing activities in a fast-paced, onsite biotech environment. You'll play an integral role in material handling and dispensing, ensuring consistent supply chain operations that meet GMP standards. This position requires 100% onsite presence with rotating shifts and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures and departmental policies, maintaining strict adherence to cGMP requirements
- Perform material handling duties, including picking, dispensing, staging, and transporting materials within a warehouse
- Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) for picking and delivery (PIV training provided onsite)
- Gown to required grade and work in classified cleanroom conditions
- Complete material handling, dispensing, and cleaning tasks as required
- Support shipping, dispensing, and escalating risks or operational issues as needed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global distribution to meet business needs
- Participate in continuous improvement programs and team safety efforts
- Support regulatory inspections and be prepared to present information to auditors
- Maintain Kanban systems and support external warehouse operations
Required Experience & Skills
- Ability to work various shifts including days, swings, weekends, and holidays as needed by the production schedule
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills
- Ability to lift 35 lbs and push/pull heavy loads using material handling equipment
- Proficient math and basic computer skills
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to safe work practices
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
- Ability to work collaboratively and proactively identify process improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- GMP experience in Shipping, Dispensing, Warehousing, Manufacturing, or Quality
- Experience with documentation revisions (e.g., CDOCS), DQMS, QMTS, deviation investigations, and CAPAs
- Strong Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Experience with Powered Industrial Vehicles
- Familiarity with weighing operations and use of scales
- Report preparation and presentation skills
- Knowledge of Smartsheet’s, Microsoft Teams, Tableau, and UiPath
Top 3 Must Have Skills
1. Attention to Detail
2. Proactive Nature
3. Team Player
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Perform daily material handling, picking, and dispensing to support manufacturing
- Gown and work within cleanroom environments following all GMP procedures
- Support warehouse operations, participate in team meetings, and uphold safety standards
- Identify and escalate operational issues and collaborate across multiple teams
Basic Qualifications
- High school/GED and 2 years work or military experience
- Associates and 6 months work or military experience
This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE