Sr. Material Handler

The Opportunity:

Warehouse Sr. material handlers are responsible for executing day-to-day warehouse operations by following a varied set of procedures to ensure efficient movement, storage, and shipment of goods. Responsibilities include managing the receipt, inspection, and organization of inbound shipments, ensuring accurate product storage and inventory management. Troubleshoots and resolves operational issues, such as discrepancies in inventory or equipment malfunctions, by applying critical thinking skills and leveraging available resources. Operates advanced warehouse equipment like forklifts and automated systems and ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods. Supports the continuous improvement of processes by identifying areas for greater efficiency and contributing ideas for operational enhancements. Communicate regularly with internal teams and external vendors to gather and share information, often providing explanations and clarification to ensure smooth operations and alignment across departments. Manages tasks that involve less predictable or more complex challenges, often requiring the application of past experiences and the selection of solutions from known alternatives.

What we’re looking for 

Education: High School education or GED preferred.

Experience: Entry-level 1-2 years’ experience - Open to those who are eager to start their career in the warehouse industry.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification is a plus.
• Warehouse/distribution experience a plus.
• Equipment with MHE likes reach truck operators and order pickers a plus.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 50 pounds. The ability to follow directions, with an emphasis on safety, is extremely important.
• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

How you will thrive and create an impact 

• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, and containers of freight; count products; compare against the 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, be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are safely moved to storage locations and efficiently stacked as store merchandise.
• Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity, and product type (lot, batch, serial number) are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment, such as forklifts, 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 with the order 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 inventory and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in the computer.
• Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases with customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate the 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 skil