Country

Canada

Shift

1st

About the Position

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 solid.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care

Overview

Shipping Technician I is responsible for performing a variety of tasks involving the shipping, receiving, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment related to finished goods. They must understand and comply with any/all guidelines within the Quality Manual, cGMP, GDP, ISO, Housekeeping, and Departmental Compliance.

Shipping Technician - Packaging (Supply Chain)

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

- Manage time effectively while adhering to and following standard work routines.
- Responsible for performing daily work activities in accordance with company safety policies, procedures and practices, as required by the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Internal Responsibility System.




- Identify and report any unsafe working conditions.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable company policies as defined in the company Employee Handbook.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable procedures, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of, and adhere to all required safety standards / regulations and biohazardous disposal procedures in accordance with WHMIS and Ministry of the Environment regulations.
- Understand the principals of GMP, ISO, and SOX requirements.
- Has a general understanding of activities of all company departments.
- Meets achievement levels established for defined personal performance objectives, error accuracy rates and competency evaluations.
- Displays ability to be an effective team member and works effectively with other members of the Commercial Operations team and the Sales team.
- Receives direction well from supervisors and managers.
- Interact cooperatively and positively with co-workers and the employees of other departments.
- Seek to achieve and maintain the highest standard of expertise, industry knowledge and professional conduct.
- Maintains a neat, organized and clean workspace and department.
- Create and maintain accurate,



legible and organized documentation of all procedures and files in accordance with standard company protocols, regulatory requirements and department requirements.
- Understand the operations and procedures of Commercial Operations and the related equipment including required maintenance, cleaning and operational procedures necessary to maintain GMP and ISO compliance.
- Perform all Commercial Operations related procedures within specified time frames and according to departmental and company SOP’s.
- Operate, clean, and maintain departmental equipment including walk-in’s, freezers, computers, scanners, printers, etc.
- Identify and help troubleshoot incorrect performance of department equipment and/or processes.
- Perform administrative aspects of tasks including completing all required paperwork and forms.
- Participate in deviation investigations, corrective and preventative action activities, implementation programs, and effectiveness verification assessments in accordance with Quality System Requirements.
- Perform inspection, documentation and verification of incoming goods as required (internally, intra-company, and dock-to-stock).
- Perform inspection, documentation, and verification of all incoming departmental supplies.
- Perform cycle counts, maintain inventory (FIFO) and complete all associated documents and records.
- Complete handling and disposal of discarded or returned product.
- Perform shipping functions including, but not limited to, picking, packing, and documentation.
- Maintain the warehouse, including but not limited to, storing/rotating supplies, re-stacking shipping cartons and organizing those areas.
- May be required to assist personnel in other d

📌 Shipping Technician (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Werfen
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality