Warehouse Technician I
US-Leland, NC
Manufacturing and Operations – US Manufacturing /
Regular: Full-Time /
On-site
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Amyris is seeking a Warehouse Technician to execute all requirements in preparing, filling and packaging the complete line of offered cosmetic ingredient products fills completed in the CEPA/Warehouse associated to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and expectation documents.
Additionally, you will be responsible for handling all the facets of the warehousing function which includes but is not limited to receiving of non-bulk raw materials and packaging components, movement of materials throughout the warehouse, inventory management, and the shipping of finished goods. Maintain CEPA and Warehouse per 5S Standards, ISO GMP standards and self-audits.
Responsibilities:
- Provide and maintain a safe working environment by participating in safety programs, committees, conducting safety audits, and complying with all plant safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Follow all company policies and procedures pertaining to ISO 22716 – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) guidelines for cosmetics.
- Complete all preparatory work required prior to conducting all filling operations inside the CEPA.
- Complete all production orders by complying with the SOPs detailing all necessary activities to complete the tasks.
- Efficiently work with other departments to complete filling operations.
- Perform all necessary changeovers.
- Monitor all CEPA operational equipment and coordinator all scheduled maintenance requirements.
- Load and unload tankers, trucks, and containers for freight shipping.
- Take weekly outages of Bulk Storage tanks.
- Report inventory from production pad in/out of warehouse; assist in maintaining department inventories by performing assigned inventory counts, including monthly and quarterly cycle counts.
- Weigh out raw materials needed in the production process.
- Assist in procuring lab samples, as required.
- Maintain dykes in a clean and organized manner.
- Document and report all inventory transactions.
- Locate and move packaged, released inventory to satisfy current order.
- Prepare packaging components for use in correct order as detailed in SOP, including labeling and packaging of product; secure finished packaged items, complete shipping documentation and maintain packing area to comply with all regulatory, safety and GMP requirements.
- Prepare shipments: strapping and dunnage; palletize and stretch wrap packaged product in preparation for shipment.
- Handling hazardous materials (IPA/Carbon).
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Forklift training
- Experience writing documentation for good record keeping
- Experience speaking with individuals across various levels of an organization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a shipping and receiving department.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend and stoop, and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
- While working in this job the employee is frequently exposed to weather conditions including occasional extreme heat and cold.
- Must possess the ability to wear a respirator.
Amyris is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $18 to $19. Hourly rate offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis, and will vary based on the candidate’s skills, depth of experience and specific work location.
Amyris is committed to providing a diverse array of inclusive benefits and perks to support employees and their families’ wellbeing including access to robust healthcare, mental wellness benefits, family leave, discounted fitness memberships, 20 paid vacation days, 17 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and additional paid time off including 3 volunteer days, and bereavement.
We hold deep regard in the power of representation and cultivation of a diverse work environment. Join us at Amyris, where you can find a sense of belonging and know that your voice is centered.
At Amyris, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is essential to our core values. We embrace and encourage an equity-minded work culture, knowing that it is the driving force of innovation that positively impacts our employees, consumers, and communities. For Amyris, a sense of belonging is what drives our mission forward and is the foundation of everything we do, ensuring a healthier, more sustainable future for us all. Make Good, No Compromise.
Amyris is a vertically integrated, synthetic biology company that creates sustainable, market-ready ingredients utilizing proprietary advanced precision fermentation technology and world-class platforms. Leveraging two decades of experience, Amyris collaborates with companies to co-create innovative ingredients at unprecedented speed and scale. This enables partners to deliver products with differentiated performance that meet sustainability and economic objectives. Its renewable and traceable ingredients are included in over 20,000 products from the world’s top brands, reaching more than 300 million consumers. For more information, please visit http://www.amyris.com.
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