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The AstraZeneca Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets and capsules for over 60 markets. The Mt Vernon site is complex, the largest AZ production site in the US with over 700 employees.  We are located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana – the third largest city in the state.  The Mt. Vernon site is both collaborative and Inclusive.  We have several employee resource groups (ERGs) onsite that are aimed at promoting, celebrating, and educating employees about diversity, inclusion, philanthropy, networking, etc. Each of these groups provide employees with opportunities for interactive and engaging events and initiatives which enhance professional development and provide opportunities to engage with likeminded co-workers.  

It is important to us that each employee feels welcome to bring their whole self to work every day. Here is a sneak peek of some of “perks” the MTV site offers: on-site fitness center with access to a personal trainer, on-site walking trail, walking desk, on-site basketball court, ping pong, massage chair, lunch & learns, sustainable & ergonomic office working environment, tuition reimbursement, training/ lifelong learning opportunities, book club, dining center with hot meals, snack market, free coffee and hot tea, climate controlled work environment. 

Introduction to Role:
Join our dynamic Operations team as a Warehouse Distribution Assistant, where you will play a pivotal role in receiving, storing, and distributing raw materials, bulk products, and packaging components/supplies. This is an exciting opportunity to break new ground and leave a collective legacy in the evolving landscape of Supply Chain at AstraZeneca.

Accountabilities:
As a Warehouse Distribution Assistant, you will be responsible for unloading raw materials and packaging supplies from carriers’ units, inspecting shipments for discrepancies, and sorting materials by vendor lot. You will also fill requisitions for materials from stock released by the laboratory and inspection departments, deliver these materials to their proper destination, and complete necessary documentation for computer data entry. Additionally, you will take periodic physical counts of the stock and act as the first decision maker, resolving technical issues through trouble-shooting and using existing knowledge and experience. 

Essential Skills/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 0-3 years of relevant experience 
- Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office applications and SAP is desirable
- Experience in a cGMP environment is desirable
- Strong math skills and attention to detail
- Must be able to handle 250 lb drums from one pallet to another and unload floor loaded trailers routinely, lifting 40 lbs from overhead to floor

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience with AstraZeneca products
- Knowledge of SAP and MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of DEA regulations beneficial
- Experience in a production environment and Warehouse management experience is highly desirable

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by innovation and our commitment to deliver life-changing medicines. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join our Supply Chain team. We thrive in rapidly changing markets, continuously seeking new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to innovate and evolve. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are self-driven, thrive at pace, continuously learning and proactively taking on more, then this is the place for you.

Ready to make a big impact? Apply today and join us in reshaping the future of Supply Chain at AstraZeneca!