Material Handler I

Job Description:

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

As the Material Handler I you are responsible for handling, storing, and distributing raw materials, components, and finished goods. This role ensures compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety regulations, and company procedures while supporting production operations and inventory accuracy. 

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and store raw materials, components, and finished goods according to warehouse procedures

• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to production areas based on manufacturing schedules.

• Assist in shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accurate documentation and labeling.

• Perform cycle counts and physical inventory checks to maintain accurate inventory records.

• Report discrepancies, damaged materials, or shortages to warehouse supervisor or material handler lead.

• Operate warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory movements 

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment (as trained and certified).

• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment.

• Adhere to GMP, FDA, and company SOPs for material handling and storage.

• Maintain proper documentation for material transactions, ensuring data integrity.

• Follow all safety procedures

• Keep work areas clean and organized following 5S principles.

• Assist with warehouse projects and process improvements as assigned

• Communicate effectively with production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.

Perform other assignments, as needed. 

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. 

• 1+ year of warehouse, logistics, or material handling experience in a regulated environment ((pharmaceutical, biotech, food, or medical device industry preferred). 

• Experience operating a forklift is required.  Forklift Certification preferred or willing to obtain certification. 

• SAP or Oracle experience preferred. 

• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management.  

• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.  

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 

• Hazmat Certification preferred 

• Ability to work overtime, weekend, or shift work as needed to support production demands.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift heavy materials (up to 50 lbs), operate material handling equipment, and work in varying environmental conditions.

• Stand, walk for periods of time.

  Role will be onsite in Parsippany, NJ. 

Ferring + you   

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live o