Material Handler

Duration: 12 Months
Pay: $22 hourly

Job Description:
Position Objective:
To provide shipping, receiving, storage, and order fulfillment services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts, and equipment at the assigned facility(s).

Essential Functions:

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and correctly process items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements while sustaining a high level of quality to ensure customers receive the correct product on time.
• Receive materials and/or finished goods on a daily basis. Verify the quality, type, and amount of materials received are correct and that the appropriate documentation is present (e.g., packing list).
• Safely operate distribution equipment, as required.
• Work in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (5986 degrees F), cold-room (3646 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (minus 423 degrees F).

Nature and Product:
This position largely interacts with equivalent levels of internal personnel and requires good communication and customer service skills. Effectiveness in this role requires knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures, as well as the ability to understand and interpret team metrics. The job involves recurring, routine work situations where the ability to recognize deviations from accepted practice is required. Accuracy is essential, as errors could cause delays in schedules.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:
Requires 02 years of related experience. Some experience in logistics with a life science company preferred. Proven ability to consistently and independently follow policies, procedures, and instructions, and meet schedules required. Must be able to operate powered industrial trucks and equipment at various heights. Basic computer skills required to navigate ERP systems, Outlook, and shipping software to support daily operations.

Working Conditions:
Works in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (5986 degrees F), cold-room (3646 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (minus 423 degrees F). Performs highly repetitive work. Will walk, stand, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs on a continuous basis. Will routinely push and pull up to 25 lbs and regularly climb. May occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift up to 50 lbs. May handle packaged hazardous materials. Noise level is usually moderate to high. Must be available to work any shift (with advance notice of shift change) and be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed. Occasional local travel may be required.