Warehouse Technician - Day Shift: Wed-Sun 7Am-3:30Pm

About Apotex Inc.
Apotex Inc. is a proudly Canadian, global pharmaceutical company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 8,000 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex Inc. exports to more than 100 countries and territories and operates in more than 45 countries, with a significant presence in Canada, the US, Mexico, and India. Through vertical integration, Apotex is comprised of multiple divisions and affiliates including Apotex Inc., focused on generics; Apobiologix, a division of Apotex Inc. focused on biosimilar development; Aveva, an affiliate of Apotex Inc. fully integrated global developer and manufacturer of complete transdermal solutions; Apotex Consumer Products, a division of Apotex Inc. focused on brand name products; and Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (GAPI), a division of Apotex Inc. focused on the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for Apotex and third parties. For more information visit: www.apotex.com .
Job Summary

• Please note that this is Day Shift: Wednesday-Sunday 7AM-3:30PM*

The Technician, Warehouse LMM3 Is Responsible For

• Contribute individually and as a team member to achieve the Apotex 2010 Strategic Plan.
• Physical receiving, inspecting, cleaning, sorting, labelling and storing of all inbound materials.
• Working in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (Ontario), Apotex Health and Safety policies and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), Safety Charter and departmental safety expectations and programs.
• Performing shift start inspections and assisting in maintenance of material handling systems.
• Supplying materials (raw, semi-finished, components and finished goods) to manufacturing, packaging and other internal customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Transfer products from receiving/sampling area to the appropriate location.
• Organize and maintain adequate quantity of receiving and warehouse supplies e.g. shipping containers, pallets, seals, labels, etc.
• Manage dock schedule by booking appointments according to production priorities and available dock capacity and provide feedback to procurement on vendor performance to schedule.
• Distribute received mail, documents, packages, stationary supplies, etc. to identified departments/personnel.
• Unload, verify, inspect, clean, sort and receive in SAP all raw materials and, components using appropriate MHE (Material Handling Equipment) in a safe, compliant and efficient manner.
• Identify and take appropriate action (e.g. communicate to purchasing, initiate investigations, etc.) for exception situations e.g. under/over quantity, damaged shipment, contaminated shipment, etc.)

• Exceptional Movements of Products
• Provide manufacturing, packaging and other departments with all necessary materials as requested and update inventory using RF and/or SAP.
• Follow procedures and know logistics flow for exceptional materials/products e.g. class III/IV capsules, waste, CTS waste, CTS, fridge/freezer (i.e. refrigerated/cold temperature), Hazmat, gases.
• Receive and put away bottle totes to tote high bay (Etobicoke).
• Stage totes for transfer to other buildings and ensure empty totes are processed and moved to the appropriate location (not Richmond Hill).
• Locate and retrieve products to be sampled as required.
• Ensure transfer orders are completed in SAP for inventory accuracy and as per service level agreement; contact various departments to escalate/resolve any issues in a timely manner.
• Processing Tote & Bottle Tote Movements.
• Delivery of Material to Manufacturing, Packaging and/or other Departments.

• Able to perform basic shipping tasks (e.g. interplant shipments, outbound courier, simple deliveries, etc.).
• Processing Shipments

• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory using SAP.
• Cycle Counting

• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Operates in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements;
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• Other
• Committed to corporate mission statement and initiatives.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.
• Maintain assigned work areas in an audit ready state (i.e. 5S).
• All other duties as assigned.
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
• Participate in any internal/external audits/inspections/assessments and perform corrective actions as necessary.
• Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements Adhere to all internal and external regulations according to the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate (HPFBI), the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Performs all work in support of our Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalency.
• Education

• Intermediate knowledge of computer operations—SAP modules for various warehouse operations/RF/warehouse databases, access intranet, etc.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Fluent in English written and oral communication.
• Willing to work various shifts and/or overtime when needed.
• Competent operator of MHE; Raymond and Cleco MHEs, knowledge of conveyors is an asset.
• Able to ascend and descend ladders to rack heights and operate equipment at height without fear.

• Experience
• Previous Warehouse experience an asset

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.
Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.