Material Handler (US)

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Material Handler. The material handlers are responsible for expediting the movement of parts and materials between production areas by lifting or moving raw materials and parts and preparing and coordinating schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. They safely operate appropriate equipment (forklifts, hoists, cranes, etc.) required to move materials along the production floor and follow all safety rules and practices.

The Material Handler role is full-time in West Henrietta, NY, with a regular Monday – Friday 7:00 AM—3:30 PM Shift.

What we’re looking for 

• Education: High School education or GED preferred.
• Experience: OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.

Who you are: 

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and uninvolved written or oral instructions—the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Must be available to work any shift.
• Be able to handle stress caused by meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds. The ability to follow directions with an emphasis on safety is essential.
• Must have responsible work habits.
• Must be familiar with warehouse systems.     

How you will thrive and create an impact 

• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, and freight containers, count products, and compare to 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. They must also 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) are picked. Transport items to shipping or delivery locations using equipment like forklifts or pallet jacks.. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, overpack, and palletize as required.
• Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling, and address to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Assign signatures for outbound shipments as necessary. Efficiently move products, cartons, and pallets into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
• Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.
• Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate a shrink-wrap machine. Charge the forklift battery as needed; stack and separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, truck docks, and bays as requested.

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