About us:

Come support the work of Direct Relief at our 155,000 sq foot, state of the art facility, located in Santa Barbara, California. Direct Relief team members enjoy a complete and generous benefits package including company paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, sponsored gym membership, 401k program, and snacks in the breakroom.

Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization, active in more than 100 countries and all 50 US states and territories, is improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty and/or emergencies. Direct Relief has built its reputation over 70 years, consistently earning top recognition from independent charity evaluators. We are the 3rd largest US charity and Forbes recently ranked Direct Relief #5 in their top 100 Charities. Charity Navigator awarded Direct Relief a perfect score of 100. Direct Relief’s vision is to be the world’s leading, most transparent, and most efficient provider of charitable medical resources to people most in need of assistance. Direct Relief is a nongovernmental, nonsectarian, and not-for-profit provider to people and communities regardless of politics, religious beliefs, ethnic identity or ability to pay.

Direct Relief is seeking a Cold Chain Associate , to work on site at our Santa Barbara Headquarters.

Job Description

Performs the stocking, picking, packing and shipment staging of Cold Chain product orders within the Distribution Center. Ensures all procedures, regulations and security requirements are met. Responsible for the proper use and conditioning of packaging materials, along with the activation and proper placement of temperature monitors.

Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

As directed by the Director of Operations, the Cold Chain Associate will perform functions including, but not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the monitoring of temperatures throughout Cold Room and Freezer units to ensure compliance to set requirements.
• Ensure correct supply inventory is on hand to maintain an uninterrupted process of orders.
• Ensure proper conditioning of Cold Chain packaging meets Vendor and Compliance requirements.
• Audit the storage of product ensuring safety and compliance to established requirements.
• Follow instructions and guidelines for the proper use and construction of Cold Chain packaging materials.
• Pick, pack, verify and stage orders per proper procedures.
• Ensure temperature tracking devices are validated, configured to meet shipment duration requirements and are placed properly in shipments.
• Provide input to the Operations Manager about daily issues that could present potential risks to the Cold Chain process.
• Assist in the Cycle Counting of inventory.
• Adhere to company-wide, and departmental, policies and procedures.
• Provide backup assistance to other outbound areas when required.
• Conduct pre-operation inspection of motorized equipment, as assigned.
• Assist in general housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, vendors, and constituents.

Qualification, Knowledge, and Skills:

• 2+ Years’ warehouse experience (Pharmaceutical Cold Chain preferred).
• Understanding of Cold Chain packaging and associated materials a plus.
• Detail oriented with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Forklift or other motorized moving equipment experience
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Job, at times, requires in excess of 40 hours per week and includes weekend work when necessary to meet production schedules
• Computer literate (MS Windows applications)
• Experience with ERP or WMS software systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Must pass criminal background check
• Clear toxicology screening

Apply at www.directrelief.org/careers

We appreciate your interest in employment with Direct Relief. Direct Relief is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law to apply and be part of our growing team.