Material Support Assistant II (313,466) at Civica Rx

About Civica:

Over the past two decades, shortages of generic, injectable medications critical to the lifesaving work of hospitals in the United States have become commonplace and have reached an all time high. Over 300 essential medications are reported to be in shortage, according to industry and FDA reports. “Race to the bottom” pricing of mostly sterile injectable medications, manufacturing challenges and predatory pricing are both the causes and results.

Who suffers most? Patients.

Civica is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization established in 2018 by health systems (CommonSpirit Health, HCA Healthcare, Intermountain Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Providence St. Joseph Health, SSM Health, and Trinity Health) and philanthropies (Gary and Mary West Foundation, Laura and John Arnold Foundation, and Peterson Center on Healthcare) to reduce chronic generic drug shortages and related high prices in the United States. An experienced team of health care and pharmaceutical industry leaders leads the organization.

Today, more than 55 health systems have joined Civica. They represent over 1,500 hospitals and over 30 percent of all U.S. hospital beds. Civica has also supplied the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile of essential medicines. Since established, the #1 Policy for the Civica team has been “Do What Is in the Best Interest of Patients.”

Civica has expanded its mission beyond the hospital setting to include lowering the cost of medications at the pharmacy counter. It has launched a sister organization, CivicaScript, to enter the retail pharmacy market partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield entities and others with the goal of reducing select high cost generic drugs where market forces are not working to control drug costs.

More recently, Civica announced plans to develop, manufacture and deliver affordable biosimilar insulin, The consistent availability of affordable insulin will benefit people who ration their care or who have been forced to choose between this life-sustaining medicine and living expenses. Those who are uninsured or underinsured often pay the most out of pocket for their medications.

Long- and short-acting insulins will be produced and available in both vials and pre-filled pens – at no more than $30 per vial and no more than $55 for a pack of five pens.

Learn more about Civica’s plans and progress at  www.civicarx.org

Position Summary 

Receive and handle shipments of raw materials, components, supplies and other commodities at the Civica Petersburg manufacturing plant’s receiving warehouse.

Prepare and ship finished product and other articles and commodities from the Civica Petersburg manufacturing plant’s shipping warehouse.      

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the Warehouse Manager’s direction, maintain and process inventories within the Civica receiving and shipping warehouses.

• Coordinates the workflow of daily operational activities, communicates daily work plan and assignments.
• Proactively identifies risks and hazards and develops action plans to ensure safe working conditions.
• Responsible for comprehensive accident and incident reporting.
• May perform inbound or outbound activities including operating material handling equipment (MHE) including forklifts, scissor lifts, order pickers or reach trucks.
• Maintain a secure and clean work area by performing housekeeping duties.
• Inspect incoming shipments, including accompanying shipment documentation.
• Transfer incoming materials to plastic pallets and store in appropriate locations.
• Enter required shipment/receipt details in the MRP system per standard operating procedures.
• Pick and stage materials for manufacturing, including raw materials, components, and supplies.
• Prepare and ship finished product batches to distribution locations.
• Prepare and ship samples for outsourced laboratory testing.
• Maintain warehouses in an orderly state.
• Adhere to Civica procedures and policies, conform to current good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Attend and participate in daily shift meetings to communicate events and issues to the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.   

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2+ years’ experience in a GMP manufacturing warehouse environment or equivalent experience and knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Good writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MRP/ERP software is a plus.
• Previous experience with Material Handling equipment is preferred.

Job ID: 272