Material Handler

About Forge  

Our mission at Forge Biologics, is to enable access to life changing gene therapies and help bring them from idea into reality. We partner with innovators in the gene therapy community: scientists, physicians, biotech/pharma companies, and patient groups. We bring expertise in gene therapy manufacturing and therapeutics development to the table, helping to champion teams that are navigating the long road from the lab bench to the bedside. Our goal is simple but vital to patients living with disease, and we take it seriously. With a patient-first approach, we are forging new models for working together to better accelerate these transformative medicines to reach those who need them the most.   

Forge is based in Columbus, Ohio, in a 200,000 square foot facility known affectionately by team members as, the Hearth. The Hearth, is a custom-designed cGMP facility dedicated to AAV manufacturing and hosts scalable, end-to-end manufacturing services.  

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Material Handler to join the Forge Biologics team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the startup efforts in our warehouses by executing the receipt, storage and handling of starting materials needed for the Grove City, Ohio operations. The candidate will utilize existing material handling methods as well as coordinate the implementation of new processes to support start up, lab and GMP processing operations. The ideal candidate will be skilled in modern supply chain methodologies, inventory management systems, be highly organized and able to prioritize their schedule to meet the needs of internal and external customers.

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting all material handling needs for all areas at tour headquarters.  These areas include supporting Safety, Quality, Training, Regulatory, Maintenance, HR, finance, Process Development, validation and qualification efforts.  The Material Handler will also support all new documents authoring and review for the department.  

What You’ll Do

• Perform as well as able to supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials
• Monitor inventory levels of products or materials in warehouses.
• Organize material according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, carts, or other equipment.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects.
• Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer.
• Mark stock items, using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Verify inventory counts by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
• Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse personnel.
• Assist in the planning, developing or implementation of warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
• Respond to customers' (internal or external) or shippers' questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services.
• Properly handle, record and dispose of damaged/defective items.
• Recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years’ experience in supply chain, warehouse, manufacturing or distribution roles
• Ability to use industrial lift trucks
• Previous experience tracking, managing, and maintaining inventory data
• Experience with ERP and other supply chain software systems
• Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including supply chain and inventory applications
• Previous experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated industry preferred
• Ability to work hours necessary to support production and/or product transfer activities (on average, working 5-10 hours of overtime/week)

COVID Safety 

In our commitment to the safety of our employees and customers, a COVID vaccination is required. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands  

This position works in both a warehouse and typical office environment where the physical work demands will vary depending on the specific tasks and duties required of the job. The noise level is usually moderate. This role utilizes a computer and other standard warehouse equipment such as powered industr