Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe.  We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building functions, we take time to recognize our achievements and celebrate our diversity.  We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration and are committed to continuous learning by offering ongoing skill building and training for our staff.  Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people’s lives better, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the team and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations. 

The Material Handler II follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in daily activities. This role involves receiving, picking, shipping, equipment monitoring, and material control. You will also revise SOPs, initiate and complete deviations as required, and provide leadership to other team members.

** 4-10hr shift. Saturday and Sunday are mandatory. Hours 5am to 4pm w

Accountabilities

- Picks for production at FMC
- Picks/delivery for production at GPF
- General supply maintenance
- Non-GMP receiving
- Non-GMP deliveries
- Paper/FedEx supplies in admin area
- Routine cleaning
- Material handling equipment/fleet maintenance 
- Non-GMP and GMP material shipments (excluding hazmat) 
- Management of LN2 cylinders 
- Cycle counts
- Train others on appropriate tasks/systems
- Coordination of receiving dock
- Support OE/6S mindset
- Delivery for production at GPF
- Expired material program
- Support freeze/thaw activities
- Non-GMP and GMP shipments (including hazmat) 
- Cell bank control
- Intrasite transport of DS and kits
- After hours cell phone

Essential Skills/Experience

- Driver's license 
- High school diploma
- 0-3 years of relevant experience

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Class C commercial driver's license (CDL) with hazmat endorsement required
- Training and certification in shipment of hazardous materials and forklift operation

At AstraZeneca, we are constantly launching new products and facing varied challenges that keep us excited and driven. Our resilience in the face of groundbreaking scientific products and novel medicines fuels our passion to rapidly develop innovative new processes. We thrive in a dynamic environment where we continuously seek new and better ways to deliver life-changing medicines to our patients. 

Ready to make a big impact? Apply now and join us in pushing the boundaries of Supply Chain!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $50251.20 to $75376.80 Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors

Date Posted

06-Nov-2024

Closing Date

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.