Material Handling Operator at Biovac

• BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Material Handling Operator to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent
• Certificate in Storekeeping/ Warehousing or equivalent.
• Certificate in Inventory Management.
• Driver's license (Code 8 code 10)
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 1-2 years' experience within a similar position.
• Experience in quality management systems within a cGMP facility.
• Computer literate with experience in working with an ERP system (SAP).

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Inventory Control Activities:

• Process of reservation and BOM requests.
• Review and complete all relevant documentation as it occurs.
• Perform transactions on the stock management systems (electronic and/or manual) to reflect the activity performed and ensure they are up to date.
• Perform physical stock counts, expiry checks and submit reports to the Stock Controller.

Receiving Activities:

• Perform the physical receiving operations and complete all relevant documentation to GDocP standards.
• Adhere to requisite SOPs when receiving goods.
• Ensure physical resources for receiving activities (pallet jack, pallets) are available by upfront planning of activities and evaluation of incoming goods delivery schedules.

Picking and Packing Activities:

• Proactively plan for sufficient cold packs and components to be available for the packing operation.
• Pick the goods as reflected on the pick list ensure accuracy picked and order checked by Supervisor.
• Ensure all areas including cold rooms & freezer are clean and tidy at all times.
• Proactively communicate timeously to line management of the need for purchasing packaging components.

System Management:

• Inform line management as to quantities of consumables used for BIOVAC operations as per the required minimum as dictated by safety/buffer stock levels.
• Ensure systems are followed for all Material Handling operations; receiving, pick and pack and stock control are in accordance with GWP.
• Ensure MH and stock records, operations records are systematically filed and easily retrievable.

Transfer and Distribution of Goods:

• Timeously transfer goods to Biovac departments and between various Supply Chain Stores or warehouses.
• Ensure cGMP and occupational health and safety regulations and SOPs are always followed to prevent deviations.
• Inform the necessary people e.g. supervisor, line manager of any deviation to standard.
• Always wear correct PPE.
• Assist with development of training of new or stand in MHOs by allowing transfer of skills, coaching, shadowing.