Quality Assurance WHSE Assistant (1-year contract)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Product, GDP/GDPMD & Operations Inspections

1. Receiving Inspection (GDP / GDPMD)

• Verify product condition (e.g. damage, leakage)
• Check label integrity and legibility
• Confirm batch number and expiry information
• Observe transport condition (cleanliness, segregation)

2. Storage Condition Inspection (GDP / GDPMD)

• Verify storage location compliance
• Check segregation status (quarantine / rejected / saleable / class-based, where applicable)
• Observe FIFO / FEFO practices
• Assess cleanliness and orderliness of storage areas

3. Temperature & Environmental Verification

• Perform temperature spot-checks against system records
• Verify correct temperature data logger placement
• Check availability of alarm, excursion, and follow-up evidence

4. Picking, Packing & Handling Observation - Crossdock

• Observe handling practices during picking and packing
• Verify product protection during operations
• Ensure no cross-mixing or contamination risk

5. Dispatch / Outbound Inspection - Loading

• Verify packaging integrity
• Confirm label visibility and correctness
• Observe transport readiness prior to dispatch

6. Traceability & Recall Support (Execution Layer)

• Conduct physical verification of selected PLU movement paths
• Support mock recall exercises through floor and record verification

B. Safety Walkthrough & Inspection Support

• Assist in routine safety walkthrough inspections
• Verify fire extinguisher presence, accessibility, and tag status
• Observe housekeeping conditions and basic safety hazards
• Support PPE availability and compliance checks
• Promptly report unsafe conditions and observations

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Educational Background

• Minimum Diploma in any of the following disciplines:
  • Quality Assurance / Quality Management
  • Occupational Safety & Health
  • Logistics / Supply Chain Management
  • Engineering / Science
  • Industrial or Manufacturing-related field

(Candidates with SPM may be considered if they possess strong relevant experience in warehouse, QA, or safety inspection environments.)

B. Working Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  1. Warehouse operations (GDP / GDPMD / pharmaceutical / medical device environment preferred)
  2. Quality inspection, compliance checks, or audit support
  3. Safety inspection, site walkthrough, or operational monitoring
• Exposure to GDP, GDPMD, ISO 9001, or OSHA requirements is an advantage.

C. Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Basic understanding of:
  1. GDP / GDPMD principles (product integrity, storage condition, traceability)
  2. Temperature and environmental monitoring
  3. Inspection and checklist-based work
• Able to:
  1. Follow SOPs, checklists, and work instructions accurately
  2. Identify and record non-conformances objectively
  3. Take clear photographic evidence where required
• Basic computer skills:
  1. Microsoft Excel / Word
  2. Ability to handle inspection records and simple trackers

D. Soft Skills & Behavioral Requirements

• Detail-oriented and disciplined in record completion
• Comfortable with routine inspection and on-floor activities
• Able to follow instructions and escalation pathways
• Willing to learn and apply compliance requirements
• Good observation and reporting skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

E. Certificates & Training (Preferred, Not Mandatory)

• Basic OSHA awareness
• GDP or GDPMD awareness training
• First Aid or Fire Safety training (advantage)
• MHE awareness (if applicable to site)