Material Handler

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and skilled Material Handler to optimize our VWR team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. This role will be a full-time position based out of our Missouri City, TX facility.

You will have the opportunity to execute tasks related to the receiving, handling, preparation, storage, inventory, and shipping of specialty silicone products and raw materials using a variety of tools and equipment.

The team 

Avantor’s VWR team is part of our Distribution and Logisticss business unit. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major industries across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their processes and operations. 

What we’re looking for 

• Education: High school education or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in similar position

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

• Maintains and updates inventory records.
• Creates efficient and accurate inventory management procedures.
• Reconciles inventories to book records and adjust when necessary.
• Coordinates the annual physical inventory procedures.
• Performs weekly cycle counts and makes system adjustments, as necessary.
• In conjunction with DC Supervisor, implements a loss prevention program.
• Makes recommendations to the DC Supervisor on programs to improve inventory management.
• Maintains tight security over the inventory.
• Ensures that only authorized personnel have access to inventory records.
• Conducts any search to locate products within the system.
• Adjusts records when there are discrepancies and takes steps to correct and prevent discrepancies.
• Supervises the inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly reports.
• Develops a program to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location. When necessary, processes proper documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction. Takes appropriate action on product that is not in saleable condition.
• Develops all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts and adjustments.
• Communicates timing of physical inventories and any variances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Inventory Related:

• Requires knowledge of inventory management procedures and general warehousing terminology and practices.
• Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel) and spreadsheets are vital.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are important.
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required.
• Accuracy and thoroughness required with great attention to detail.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important.
• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.
• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

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 y