Transportation & Logistics Sr. Associate

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the supervisor of site services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Location: Metropolitan areas in Texas and Westlake, LA

Hourly Rate: $27 - $28

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company paid holidays, Choice holidays etc.
• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance
• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products 

What we’re looking for  

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: 1+ years of warehouse, logistics, or inventory management experience
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred   
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs
• Must have a valid CDL with Haz Mat Endorsement or be able to attain it within a set time frame
• DOT Certifications as needed
• Pass Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screen
• Knowledge of DOT requirements for Placarding
• Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances and medical checkups.
• IATA / DOT

How you will thrive and create an impact  

Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

In this role you will:

• Safely transport and store according to customer schedules for inbound materials in designated locations and unload trucks, trailers, and containers.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage, infestation, or discrepancies.
• Verify shipments against manifests and report shortages or damages.
• Accurately pick, pack, label, and prepare orders for shipment.
• Ensure correct product type, quantity, and labeling.
• Load shipments into trailers or containers and complete outbound documentation.
• Apply placards as required and ensure shipments comply with DOT and IATA regulations.
• Deliver and stock products at client locations.
• Perform full cycle counts and replenish inventory.
• Maintain shelf organization (FIFO), remove overstock, and dispose of packaging.
• Provide signed packing slips and maintain delivery records.
• Conduct physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Record inventory adjustments and ensure accurate stock levels.
• Support inventory rotation and reconciliation processes.
• Work with internal systems to manage inventory data.
• Operate delivery vehicles safely and report any vehicle issues.
• Maintain a clean driving record and comply with all DOT standards.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and other MHE safely.
• Maintain equipment in clean and operational condition.
• Perform glass washing, autoclaving, and safe packing of materials.
• Repack or re-box items per customer instructions and repair or consolidate damaged goods and operate shrink-wrap machines.
• Adhere to OSHA, DOT, and site-specific safety protocols.
• Wear required PPE and maintain all site credentials and follow all company and customer safety procedures.