Material Handler Technician I

Position Summary:

The Material Handling Technician I is a dedicated and reliable individual delegated to personally handling various material inventories goods-in activities waste management activities and relevant operations in the Petaluma and Novato facilities to include assigned projects of addressing and further developing the growing needs of LGC Biosearchs supply chain management and organization therein. 

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:

Areas of Responsibility:

While guidance would come from upper management the Material Handling Technician I would primarily work independently focusing on tasks involving Biosearchs warehouse processes organization and inventory managements (to include but not limited to hazardous chemical inventories raw materials and finished goods) and chemical waste organization.

Essential Functions:

• Addressing demands in both Petaluma and Novato sites
• Work within a Goods Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment supporting guidelines to uphold GMP and ISO 13485 standards as required.
• Support the safe clean and efficient operation of the storage areas to meet service and OSHA RCRA HAZWOPER and on-site EHS standards.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of the vehicular fleet used to transport between the California sites to meet service and OSHA RCRA HAZWOPER DOT and on-site EHS standards.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of the powered lift truck fleet to meet service and OSHA HAZWOPER and on-site EHS standards.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of Dangerous Goods shipping to meet service and OSHA DOT and on-site EHS standards.
• Manage the safe clean and efficient operation of the warehouse and production floor inventory shelving areas to meet 5S and OSHA standards.
• Supporting implementation of solution designs pertaining to the Material Handling processes and process flows organizing and supplying said goods for use by various internal customers.
• Support robust cycle counting functionalities.
• Work daily with cross-functional teams including EHS Facilities Procurement Production Material Handling and Operations.
• Support Quality Control and Assurance in the release of inbound materials
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with both internal & external customers.
• Stocking inventory to their assigned locations using manual and barcode scanning methods.
• Develop supply chain Lean methods and proactively work to resolve bottlenecks.
• Create update and/or modify existing SOP documentation to see that the Inventory Receiving Shipping and Hazardous Material Handling processes are in line with the needs of the business.
• Management of direct reports to include interviewing & hiring coaching and delegation.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Travel Requirements occasional travel between Petaluma & Novato sites with mileage expensed.
• Schedule/Core Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with potential for added hours as the workload requires.  As an Exempt (salaried) position overtime pay is not included.
• Adherence to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy
• Heavy use of ERP MES and desktop work.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 years of inventory management
• HS degree or equivalent
• Regular use of Microsoft Excel Outlook Word
• Use of a web browser.  
• ERP system familiarity; FMP and/or IFS a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Flexibility to changing operating conditions
• Ability to influence performance and team development
• Prioritization and delegation of daily/weekly tasks
• Daily use of computers in an ERP setting
• Solid knowledge of data analysis inventory management software and forecasting techniques
• Enthusiastic team player with exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
• Able to work independently self-starter
• Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Able to lift 40lbs.
• Kanban familiarity
• HAZWOPER certification a bonus
• Forklift familiarity recommended certification a bonus
• Warehouse environment experience

Working Conditions:

• Work environment Primarily a warehouse setting with manufacturing and office exposure.
• Extreme Conditions The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Climate-controlled storage units are also utilized with cold-weather gear available on demand as defined in our company safety & PPE policies.
• Protective Clothing Required steel-toe shoes hearing and eye protection as provided and defined in our company safety & PPE policies.
• Potential injuries or illnesses Though guided and defined in our company safety & PPE policies employees will receive OSHA-approved training.
• Handling of hazardous waste This role has occasional handling of hazardous chemicals.  The employee receives initial hazardous waste management training when hired to a position that requires managing hazardous waste. Annual refresher training is provided every year he or she remains in that position.
• Work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following safety precautions and specific personnel training for employees working with hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

Additional Information :

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care childcare and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability life insurance and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work Company wide social events frequent catered lunches and much more!

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 21.00/Hourly

Maximum: $ 33.71/Hourly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position.  The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience skills and location.

Equal opportunities 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership parental responsibilities religion or belief. Shortlisting interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status color race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time