Warehouse Associate

TM BIOWATER Warehouse Associate – Job Scope

Department: Materials Management & Logistics

Reports To: Operations Manager / Project Manager / Logistics Manager

Location: Louisiana

Position Summary

The Warehouse Technician is responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, picking, packing, and palletizing raw materials, packaging components, and finished products. This position ensures inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and compliance with company procedures while supporting manufacturing and distribution operations.

In pharmaceutical and GMP manufacturing environments, the Warehouse Associate follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and TM BioWater Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure material traceability and product integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Receiving Operations

• Receive incoming shipments from local and international purchase orders.

• Verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips.

• Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies.

• Label and identify received materials.

• Report damaged or non-conforming materials.

• Store materials in designated warehouse locations.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records.

• Perform daily cycle counts.

• Assist with physical inventory counts.

• Rotate inventory using FIFO or FEFO methods.

• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages.

• Maintain lot and batch traceability.

Warehouse Operations

• Pick materials for production orders.

• Prepare finished goods for shipment.

• Organize warehouse storage locations.

• Maintain clean and orderly warehouse conditions.

• Stage materials for manufacturing.

• Restock warehouse inventory locations.

Shipping Operations

• Pick order based on provided order picking form.

• Assist in packing and Palletizing customer shipments.

• Package products according to SOP standards.

• Verify order accuracy with shipping department before shipment.

Equipment Operation

Operate warehouse equipment safely, including:

• Pallet jacks

• Hand trucks

• Forklifts (if certified)

• Barcode scanners

• Label printers

Perform routine equipment inspections before use.

Tool Control

• Issue and track tools/equipment for production and maintenance staff, ensuring accurate records.

• Perform inspections, minor repairs, and calibrations to ensure tools are safe and functional.

• Coordinate calibration schedules for precision measuring instruments

• Conduct inventory counts to ensure tools checked out are checked back in.

• Manage tool organization

Documentation

• Complete receiving logs.

• Record inventory transactions.

• Maintain warehouse logs.

• Maintain tool tracking, inspection, calibration logs.

• Complete shipping documentation.

• Record damaged material reports.

• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Quality & Compliance

• Follow FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices (21 CFR Parts 210 & 211), where applicable.

• Comply with warehouse SOPs.

• Maintain inventory traceability.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Ensure proper storage conditions for all materials.

Safety

• Follow OSHA safety regulations.

• Wear required PPE.

• Maintain safe warehouse conditions.

• Report hazards immediately.

• Practice proper lifting techniques.

• Keep aisles and exits clear.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in:

o Warehouse operations

o Shipping and receiving

o Inventory control

o Material handling

o Distribution

o Manufacturing

Qualify or Possess a Twic Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business.

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, or manufacturing warehouse.

• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain).

• Familiarity with barcode scanning systems.

• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).

• Twic Card

• Osha-10

Knowledge & Skills

• Warehouse Operations

• Inventory Control

• Shipping & Receiving

• Material Handling

• Barcode Scanning

• ERP/WMS Systems

• Documentation Accuracy

• Attention to Detail

• Time Management

• Organization

• Teamwork

• Problem Solving

• Customer Service

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

• Push and pull pallet jacks and carts.

• Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.

• Work in warehouse and manufacturing environments.

Job Requirements

All Offers of Employment are conditional on successfully passing a background check and drug test.