Warehouse Operator

This job is with Autolus Therapeutics, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Role Summary

Based at Autolus’ GMP warehouse in Stevenage, the Warehouse Operator performs a range of activities which enable the storage and flow of goods/materials from third parties into the manufacturing centre (including spraying/wiping of equipment) and the transfer out of finished products and waste into short term storage, to clinical sites and/or to third parties. The Warehouse Operator will perform these activities with a strong focus on HS&E, and in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving deliveries of materials, verifying that the correct merchandise has been received and maintaining accurate records.
• Inputting of material information and data into a warehouse management system.
• Performing and documenting incoming materials checks for any damage or discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate records of deliveries of all merchandise received and distributed.
• Contacting suppliers or distributors to resolve any shipment or delivery issues.
• Using forklifts, hand carts, or pallet jacks to load, unload, move, stack, and strategically arrange materials to maximise storage space within the warehouse.
• Sampling of incoming materials for quality control testing.
• Promptly processing distribution orders or requests, including retrieving specified materials from storage as well as packing, sealing, and labelling of materials accordingly.
• Specialist cleaning of equipment and materials prior to their transfer into the environmentally-controlled manufacturing areas.
• Handling of temperature sensitive materials and operation of Cryogenic equipment.
• Performing activities in accordance with policies, procedures and licenses which comply with regulatory expectations, including adherence to chain of custody procedures.
• Working to a high safety standard, in compliance with GMP and other regulatory standards.
• Supporting the Warehouse Team leader, as required, in generating, reviewing and approving cGMP and safety documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and COSHH assessments.

Other duties as assigned.