Material Handler at Avantor

Avantor is looking for a motivated and team-oriented Material Handler to join our Biopharma Warehouse team, supporting safe handling of critical products for our customers.  You will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team. If you have experience in fast-paced environments and are passionate about driving results – let’s talk!  

This role will be a full-time, 1st Shift (Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm) position based at our Devens, MA facility. 

What we’re looking for  

• Education: High School diploma or GED required 

• Experience: 0 – 2 years’ related experience

• Certifications: OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus

• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important.

• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.

• Must be able to shift priorities easily.

• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

• Must have responsible work habits.

• Must be familiar with warehouse systems.

• Must be available to work any shift.

How you will thrive and create an impact  

• Report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms.

• Move inbound shipments safely to storage locations.

• Ensure that the correct product number, quantity, and type (lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked.

• Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks.

• Label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.

• Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure out-going shipments are complete and correct.

• 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.

• Clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested.

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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 new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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