Material Handler

Job Description

About KVK Tech

KVK Tech is a U.S.-based generic and specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer committed to developing and producing high-quality, FDA-approved medicines that improve patients’ lives through accessibility and trust. Headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, KVK Tech maintains all operations within the United States, ensuring quality and consistency through strict adherence to cGMP standards and regulatory compliance. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our precision, reliability, and shared mission to provide safe, affordable, and life-improving pharmaceutical products.

What You’ll Do

The Material Handler supports packaging operations by ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant movement, staging, and reconciliation of materials required for production activities. This role is critical to maintaining efficient material flow to and from packaging lines while ensuring adherence to cGMP requirements, inventory controls, and Good Documentation Practices. The Material Handler works cross-functionally with Packaging, Warehouse, and Quality teams to support uninterrupted production and maintain product quality and traceability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stage, transport, and supply packaging materials and components to designated packaging lines based on production schedules.
• Verify material identity, quantities, and status using labels, batch records, and inventory systems prior to issuance.
• Perform material issuance and reconciliation activities, ensuring accurate tracking of quantities issued, used, and returned.
• Remove finished goods, rejected materials, and unused components from packaging areas and return them to appropriate storage locations.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in accordance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Inspect materials and components for damage, discrepancies, or labeling issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support line clearance activities by ensuring proper removal, segregation, and accountability of materials between batches.
• Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment safely and in compliance with company procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and order in packaging and staging areas.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve material-related issues and support operational efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or packaging environment preferred.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or other cGMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Familiarity with material handling, inventory control, or packaging support activities preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to read and follow written procedures, batch documentation, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in material verification and documentation.
• Basic understanding of inventory control and material handling practices.
• Ability to work in a structured, process-driven, and regulated environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonus eligibility
• Annual merit-based pay increases
• Automatic enrollment in a 401(k) at 3% pre-tax with 50% company match on the first 6% contributed
• Paid Time Off
• 10 paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Professional development reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)

KVK Tech is a U.S.-based generic and specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer committed to developing and producing high-quality, FDA-approved medicines that improve patients’ lives through accessibility and trust. Headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, KVK Tech maintains all operations within the United States, ensuring quality and consistency through strict adherence to cGMP standards and regulatory compliance. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our precision, reliability, and shared mission to provide safe, affordable, and life-improving pharmaceutical products.

KVK Tech is a U.S.-based generic and specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer committed to developing and producing high-quality, FDA-approved medicines that improve patients’ lives through accessibility and trust. Headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, KVK Tech maintains all operations within the United States, ensuring quality and consistency through strict adherence to cGMP standards and regulatory compliance. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our precision, reliability, and shared mission to provide safe, affordable, and life-improving pharmaceutical products.