Shipping and Receiving Associate

at  BioVectra Inc

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.
BIOVECTRA Inc. has an opening for a Shipping and Receiving Associate. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Windsor, NS.
At BIOVECTRA, we are passionate about improving patient care by making better therapeutics as a contract drug manufacturing organization (CDMO) that supports the top pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the world. Be part of a team with a global reach that also has a great community vibe. We care about each other and live our values of teamwork, respect, professionalism, and quality. Diversity is one of our strengths as we strive to offer a welcoming and inclusive environment.

• Preparing items for shipping and performing final verification in accordance with BioVectra quality system.
• Completing all required shipping documentation consistently, accurately and in a timely manner for each shipment
• Maintaining and improving shipping performance metrics.
• Receiving deliveries to site and completing required entry into the ERP system. Notifying and/or delivering items to appropriate areas/departments.
• Material segregation, quarantine and storage.
• Staging materials for process work and shipping.
• Material dispensing for production as needed.
• Coordinating receipt and storage of WIP, intermediate or finished goods from production.
• Controlling access to inventory that has not been staged for use or sale/distribution.
• Ensuring First Expired First Out (FEFO) is followed, and documenting under planned deviation when required by SOP.
• Processing material status updates in a timely manner and ensuring materials remain properly labeled during storage.
• Ensuring warehouse material handling equipment is properly used and maintained
• Material sampling, as required, to support initial testing and retesting and when necessary day-to-day operations.
• Entering and maintaining required data in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Performing and maintaining assigned housekeeping duties.
• Ensuring Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training status remains current at all times.
• Adhering to BIOVECTRA’s Health and Safety Policy as outlined in CP0010 Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Statements of Principle, and Responsibilities.