Warehouse Associate II (Overnight Shift)

Overview

Ready to join a team committed to developing and commercializing gene therapies for patients and families devastated by rare neurological genetic diseases? AveXis is advancing cutting-edge science, starting with our proprietary gene therapy for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). We are in the midst of an incredible journey and are looking for passionate individuals to join us on this important mission.

AveXis, a Novartis company, is dedicated to developing and commercializing novel treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases. Our initial product is a proprietary gene therapy approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of pediatric patients with SMA. In addition to developing a treatment for SMA, AveXis also plans to develop other novel treatments for rare neurological diseases, including Rett syndrome and a genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis caused by mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene.

The Warehouse Associate II is responsible for receiving, sampling, storing, issuing and shipping materials. This individual will work with the supply chain team to ensure inventory levels are accurate and materials are stored in the appropriate locations, including organizing the warehouse in accordance with appropriate systems and processes. This individual will support all manufacturing activities at the site.

Responsibilities

Overnight Shift: Sunday Through Thurdsay 11PM to 7:30 AM

• Receive all materials that come into the facility.
• Locate and store all inventory items in the ERP system and physically locate them.
• Work with Production and Labs for materials that are required and need to be issued out.
• Responsible for shipping all materials out of the facility. This includes hazmat shipments, export shipments and temperature sensitive shipments.
• Responsible to stay current on all training and shipping regulations.
• Complete inventory cycle counts to maintain current inventory accuracy.
• Organize the warehouse and outside of the POD manufacturing area. Examples include KANBAN processes and waste streams.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma required, B.S. degree is preferred.
• 1-3 years of pharmaceutical warehouse material handling experience is required.
• Prior experience with KANBAN system preferred.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, detail oriented.
• Must be physically able to lift and move materials (up to 50 lbs.) safely.
• Must work well in a team setting. Must maintain a professional work environment.

The level of this position will be based on the final candidate's qualifications.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AveXis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status. #LI-MG