Material Handler

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 6000 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 SOPs and maintaining a neat and orderly work area that complies with all cGMPs 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 SOPs. 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 (TOs)

• 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 may be required as necessary. Periodic exposure to 2-8C temperature controlled coldbox during product transfer.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education experience knowledge skills geography and abilities of the candidate in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $39500 to $42000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan employee assistance program Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual and QuidelOrtho may amend terminate or enhance the benefits provided as it deems appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals including individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability please contact us at

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