Material Handler

The Opportunity:

The Material Handler, Under close supervision, expedites the movement of parts and materials between production areas by lifting or otherwise moving raw materials and/or parts. Prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. Safely operates appropriate equipment (forklifts, hoists, cranes, etc.) required to move materials along the production floor. Follows all safety rules and practices.

What we’re looking for 

• Education: High School education or GED preferred.
• Experience: Several years of warehouse experience and forklift. SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Collaboration Tool: OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds. The ability to follow directions with an emphasis on safety is critical.
• Must handle stress caused by meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to shift priorities quickly.
• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
• Must have responsible work habits.
• Must be familiar with warehouse systems.
• Must be available to work any shift.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret SOPs, coverage, documents, and regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information, and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.

How you will thrive and create an impact 

• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, and freight containers, count products, and compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also, I will be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.
• Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity, and type (lot, batch, serial number) of the product are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.
• Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling, and address to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move products, cartons, and pallets into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
• Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.
• Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and/or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks and bays as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
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