Loading Dock Technician

In this role you will report to the Area Manager and work closely with Avantors Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to support customer operations through inventory management material handling shipping and receiving and distribution activities. You will play a key role in ensuring critical laboratory production and research materials are received stored tracked and delivered accurately and efficiently.

Location: Waltham MA
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM- Monday - Friday

Hourly Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.03

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision coverage

• Wellness programs

• Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1

Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Company-paid holidays

• Choice holidays

Financial Well-Being

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Commuter benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Tuition assistance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

What Were Looking For

Education

• High school diploma or GED required

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or related field preferred

Required Experience

• Previous experience in sample logistics laboratory operations shipping and receiving warehousing or supply chain environments.

• Experience coordinating shipment activities and supporting logistics operations.

• Experience working within a loading dock or warehouse setting.

• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping processes and documentation.

• Experience operating forklifts and/or pallet jacks.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience handling regulated hazardous or Dangerous Goods materials.

• Experience working in GMP GLP GxP pharmaceutical biotechnology laboratory or other regulated environments.

• Familiarity with global shipping import/export documentation customs requirements and compliance regulations.

• Experience supporting audits inspections CAPAs or regulatory compliance programs.

• Experience in laboratory sample management or controlled material handling.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulations including: IATA ADR and IMDG

• Understanding of Known Consignor requirements.

• Knowledge of GMP GLP and GxP standards.

• Familiarity with warehouse inventory materials management and distribution processes.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and logistics-related systems.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles is a plus.

• Strong organizational documentation and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced operational environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a shipping warehouse and loading dock environment.

• Ability to lift move and transport materials in accordance with safety guidelines.

• Ability to stand walk bend and perform material handling activities for extended periods.

• Ability to safely operate forklifts pallet jacks and related equipment as required.

How You Will Thrive and Create an Impact

Avantors Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving more than 500 customers in biopharma pharmaceutical educational industrial and high-tech industries with customizable flexible solutions and end-to-end operational support.

In this role you will:

Shipping Receiving & Inspection

• Receive inspect and process inbound shipments.

• Verify shipments for damage shortages quantity discrepancies and documentation accuracy.

• Record receiving transactions within inventory management systems.

• Apply labels lot numbers and inventory identifiers as required.

• Coordinate returns refused shipments and discrepancy reporting.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records and process inventory transactions.

• Perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.

• Monitor stock levels and communicate inventory shortages or concerns.

• Track lot numbers expiration dates and date-sensitive materials.

• Identify and segregate damaged expired or nonconforming materials.

Storage & Material Handling

• Store materials in designated locations following safety and storage requirements.

• Follow FIFO and FEFO inventory rotation practices.

• Handle laboratory consumables chemicals solvents reagents and production materials in accordance with site procedures.

• Operate pallet jacks carts and other approved material handling equipment.

• Maintain organized stockrooms storage areas and loading dock spaces.

Material Distribution & Customer Support

• Pick pack and distribute materials to laboratories production areas and operational teams.

• Ensure timely delivery of routine and critical materials.

• Communicate order status inventory availability and delivery updates to customers.

• Respond to routine inventory and material requests while escalating complex issues as needed.

Safety Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Follow all site safety procedures PPE requirements and regulatory guidelines.

• Support GMP GLP GxP and quality compliance requirements where applicable.

• Report safety concerns incidents spills or storage issues promptly.

• Participate in inventory audits process reviews and continuous improvement activities.

• Maintain accurate activity records service metrics and operational documentation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 life-changing 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!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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