Material Handler I

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As we continue to grow as one QuidelOrtho are seeking a Materials Handler I. The Material Handler I will be responsible for all material handling activities such as picking and packing internal or external orders, loading and unloading freight and verifying against the bill of lading or manifest, re-palletizing materials to conform to department SOP’s, and maintaining a neat and orderly work area that complies with all cGMP’s and good housekeeping practices at all times. This position does require overtime before and/or after normal working hours, as required by workflow priorities.

This position is on-site in Rochester, NY.

The Responsibilities

• Pick/Pack customer orders and manufacturing orders tom conform with instructions, regulations and department SOP’s.  Unload trucks and palletize all incoming materials and store/deliver to appropriate area/individual.

• Visually inspect for accuracy and condition prior to signing receipt documentation.  Enters receipt information into applicable computer system, if applicable

• Loads freight on carriers in accordance with shipping manifest reports and Bill of Lading

• Pick, Stage, and Deliver components for manufacturing orders based on move request and/or transfer orders (TO’s)

• Process all materials for scrap when required in accordance with medical and/or hazardous waste regulations along with receipt storage and destruction of returned goods in accordance with the Returned Goods Policy

• Other work-related activities/duties as assigned

The Individual

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1-2 years of related experience in a distribution related environment

• Experience in SAP and Warehouse Management systems

• Microsoft Office Suite Experience (Word, Excel, etc)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience operating a forklift, pallet jack, and other material handling equipment.

• Experience working in a Biotechnology, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Consumer Product Manufacturing environment.

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners: Materials Management, Operations, Maintenance, Mail services, Product Support, Tech Transfer

External Partners: Couriers

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment.  The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb, bend and stoop; and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time.  Is frequently required to communicate with coworkers.  Ability to lift up to 40lbs.  Work with blood, blood products and chemicals.  Overtime is required, as necessary.  Shift work