Material Handler

Material Handler

Job ID

302116

Posted

26-Oct-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Durham - North Carolina - United States of America

This is a critical role at one of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the US, offering strong career advancement potential.

Day shift or night shift available. 12 hour shifts, 6am-6 pm and 6pm-6am.

• Must have 5 years highly trained forklift experience, forklift certification strongly preferred.
• Must have Pharmaceutical or similar high dollar regulated product experience.
• Must have full understanding of GMP/GDP Processes.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Material Handler, you'll provide service and support to the warehouse by handling shipping and receiving tasks.

This job is part of the Supply Chain function. They are responsible for maximizing the effectiveness of the organization's supply chain.

What You'll Do:

• Operate standing forklift, loading and unloading delicate high dollar finished goods on pallets requiring extreme care in handling. No impacts to the pallet or contents.
• Assist with loading and unloading merchandise or material from trucks.
• Help pack and unpack shipments. This includes processing, scanning, and shelving parts, pulling orders, and entering data into the inventory control systems.
• Maintain clean and safe working environments. Sweep floors.
• Maintain upkeep of stockroom and other storage areas and merge existing stock to improve space usage.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED with 5 years years of job-related experience.
• Must have 5 years highly trained forklift experience, forklift certification strongly preferred.
• Must have Pharmaceutical or similar high dollar regulated product experience.
• Must have GMP experience, strongly prefer GDP (good documentation practices)
• Physical requirements to include stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Why CBRE?

CBRE is the premier provider of Facilities Management and related Supply Chain Services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

• Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
• First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree) equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years related work experience in warehouse, shipping and receiving.

Technical training consisting of completed certificate or diploma in HVAC controls, electrical controls and/or mechanical systems application and design.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

None

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

A valid driver's license with a good driving record for applicable vehicles, without restrictions, or limiting conditions. (Corrective lenses permitted)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

Must be an active listener, giving full attention to what others people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.

Possess a working knowledge of arithmetic.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

Must possess critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems.

Must possess problem solving skills and be able to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and offer/implement solutions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Must be well organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Able to meet deadlines with multiple tasks and projects in fast paced, changing environment

Ability to work closely with customers, subcontractors, engineers, designers, project managers, sales, shipping and receiving and panel shop to help Operations facilitate on-time and on-budget projects

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Knowledge of computer hardware and software including applications. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and capable of adapting learning to incorporate new technology. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics software helpful. Must be able to type 55-65 wpm and be able to use a 10-key

Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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