Cold Storage Warehouse Technician

WHO WE ARE
Join the team making healthcare history as a Warehouse Specialist for a first of its kind FDA approved pharmaceutical program in the United States. You’ll play a critical role in delivering life-saving medications directly to families’ homes, helping busy parents keep their children safe without clinic visits and bringing essential healthcare access to rural communities. This groundbreaking program offers hands-on training with cutting-edge cold chain technology, forklift operation, and specialized pharmaceutical handling that will build valuable career skills. Be part of a team where every member matters in ensuring 100% on-time delivery to patients counting on us, with growth opportunities as this innovative program expands nationwide.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Cold Storage Warehouse Technician at Polaris Pharmacy Services is responsible for the efficient and safe handling of materials within our cold and dry storage facilities. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols to ensure the integrity of temperature-sensitive products. The technician plays a crucial part in maintaining the flow of goods, ensuring timely replenishment, and supporting the overall operations of the warehouse.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, stock, and maneuver cold and dry storage materials
• Move cold storage pallets in and out of arctic blast freezers set at between -20°C and -30°C
• Move rolling carts in and out of freezers and replenish internal freezers daily (100-150 units measuring 20-25lbs each)
• Lift 100-150 units of approximately 20 pounds each on and off carts 1-2 times daily
• Receive cold chain product, track time to thaw, and place into refrigerators in specific geometric orientations
• Operate manual pallet jacks and/or powered forklifts to move pallets of temperature-sensitive products between storage areas, freezers, and shipping zones
• Pack out pharmaceutical shipments and prepare them for transport via FedEx
• Organize completed shipments on pallets for pickup
• Work with FedEx to ensure proper pickup and handling procedures
• Follow temperature monitoring protocols and equipment validation procedures provided
• Support traceability of inventory and maintain inventory logs

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Warehouse, inventory management
• Cold chain experience preferred
• Comfortability climbing ladders or moving materials on high shelves that require a ladder
• Physical ability to work in extreme cold temperatures (-20°C to -40°C) for brief periods
• Available to work Monday through Friday, with possible weekend work to receive shipments
• Temporary/seasonal position (40 hours/week)
• Seasonal position from mid-August 2025 through January 2026; expect 1-2 weeks of training in August 2025

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day