Distribution Specialist I

Warehouse Material Handling Technician

We're here for one reason and one reason only to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Join us in this mission! We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Supply Chain organization as a Warehouse Material Handling Technician, known internally as a Distribution Specialist I, and support the startup of Kite's brand new, state of the art, commercial Cell Therapy facility currently under construction in Frederick, Maryland. In this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy, you will assist in the commissioning and operation of a GMP warehouse and inventory management system. In this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy, the Technician will assist in the maintenance of a GMP / Non-GMP warehouse and inventory management system. In this role, the Technician will perform activities to support manufacturing operations, product shipping, and component receiving to ensure inventory accuracy and timely supply of materials to manufacturing production suites to meet demands.

• Shift / Hours : Day Shift (Sun-Wed)

Responsibilities of the Warehouse Material Handling Technician :

Plan, oversee, and participate in the materials management operations and activities to support Production operations team and other internal customers

Handle the day-to-day assignments of warehouse job tasks and monitor completion of required activities

Receive incoming shipments of non-GMP / GMP materials and equipment following established procedures

Dispense GMP materials to support production operations

Prepare and deliver raw materials, samples, etc. to various departments as needed ensuring proper procedure and temperature range are followed

Maintain accurate inventory of GMP warehouse materials

Perform inventory cycle counts and accurate ERP transactions

Monitor Kanban area to ensure optimum replenishment of materials

Communicate inventory discrepancies to warehouse operations team and bring up when appropriate

Cross-train in all areas of the warehouse operations

Pick, Pack, and Ship materials and equipment as required per established policies and procedures (Not Final Product)

Ensure individual employee training is up-to-date

Adhere to all safety procedures and keep warehouse operation clean and inspection ready

You will become Fork Lift Certified if not already

Basic Requirements :

AA Degree

OR

High School Degree with 1+ years of operations and / or material handling and / or manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications :

High School diploma and some college or vocational training in science, engineering or facilities preferred

Previous experience in cGMP Logistics, Distribution and Supply Chain

Ability to operate equipment such as a forklift and an electric pallet jack

Ability to lift, carry, push and / or pull 100 lb. of equipment or supplies

Ability to squat, bend, kneel, climb, and / or reach for 75% of the day

Ability to stand, walk, and / or move about for 75% of the day

In depth knowledge of warehouse operations in a GMP as well as a non-GMP setting

Cold chain knowledge and experience in a pharmaceutical or medical setting

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

The salary range for this position is : $45,050.00 - $58,300.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.