Material Handler

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Material Handler / Chemical Operator. Under close supervision expedites the movement of parts and material between production areas by listing or otherwise moving raw materials and/or parts. Prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. Safely operates appropriate equipment (forklifts hoists crane etc. required to move materials along production floor. Follows all safety rules and practices.

This role will be a fulltime position based out of Phillipsburg NJ.
2n shift hours 2:00PM 10:00PM.
Training Hours first 30 days 6:00AM 2:00PM

What were looking for

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

Who you are:

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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.
• Handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Be able to shift priorities easily.
• Use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
• Have responsible work habits.
• Be familiar with warehouse systems.
• Must be available to work any shift.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• inbound: Unload trucks trailers containers of freight counting products compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage infestation or production code dates.
• Material handlers must report shortages damages and misshipments on appropriate forms. 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) 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.
• 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 with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct.
• Assign signature for outbound as necessary.
• Efficiently move product cartons and or 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.
• Other Duties: Repack or rebox cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrinkwrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars trailers and truck docks bays as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The job requires working in heights exposure to changes in temperature driving equipment and maybe exposed to dust fumes or gases.

The associate is required to stand and walk for most of the working day. The physical requirements of the job are for associates to talk hear bend/stoop squat crawl climb height reach above shoulder height crouch kneel balance and push/pull. Furthermore the job requires associates to lift/carry/push or pull up to 75 pounds with or without assistance. Associates use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating as well as both feet for repetitive movement operating foots controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances lifechanging science.

The work we do changes peoples 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 moms 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!

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