JOB TITLE: Material Handler
LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)
TYPE: Full time, regular
COMPENSATION: $20.00/hr - $28.00/hr
Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY, dedicated to transforming and modernizing laboratory workflows. Our mission is to improve patient care by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes.
Our portfolio includes SectionStar and TrimStar Pro, innovative electro-mechanical systems designed to automate and elevate critical steps in the histology workflow. SectionStar delivers high-quality, consistent tissue sections, while TrimStar Pro streamlines and standardizes the trimming process - together enabling laboratories to operate with greater precision, throughput, and reliability.
At Clarapath, we bring together experts across engineering, data science, robotics, healthcare innovation, and laboratory operations. Our R&D team drives innovation, product enhancements, and a strong pipeline of new solutions, while our manufacturing team oversees production and quality control at our ISO-certified facility. Also based in our New York headquarters are our sales, marketing, administrative, and service teams, who work closely together to ensure every customer receives a seamless, personalized experience at every touchpoint.
Role Summary:
The Material Handler will play a critical role in supporting Clarapath’s manufacturing, production, and inventory operations by ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, organization, and movement of materials, components, and finished goods. Working closely with our manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams, this individual will be responsible for receiving and inspecting incoming shipments, managing inventory, preparing materials for production, and coordinating the packaging and shipment of our SectionStar and TrimStar Pro systems. We are seeking a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in maintaining an organized and efficient workspace, and is committed to supporting operational excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming materials, components, equipment, and supplies against purchase orders, packing slips, and other receiving documentation
- Identify and report discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, or incorrect shipments to the appropriate personnel
- Accurately record material receipts, inventory transactions, stock movements, and adjustments in the company's inventory management system
- Organize, label, and store materials in designated inventory locations to ensure proper identification, traceability, and accessibility
- Conduct routine cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and inventory reconciliations to maintain accurate stock levels
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages, discrepancies, or replenishment needs to the appropriate teams
- Maintain proper material handling, storage, and inventory rotation practices in accordance with established procedures.
- Pick, stage, kit, and deliver materials, parts, and components to manufacturing and assembly personnel according to production schedules, work orders, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Ensure production teams have the correct materials and quantities available to support efficient manufacturing operations
- Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to prioritize material requests and resolve availability issues
- Support the movement of work-in-progress materials, subassemblies, and finished products between designated production and storage areas
- Assist with the identification, segregation, and handling of nonconforming, damaged, or quarantined materials in accordance with established quality procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation and material traceability throughout the production process
- Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory organization, and overall operational efficiency.
- Assist with the safe handling, packaging, and movement of sensitive mechanical, electrical, and robotic components.
- Prepare and maintain accurate shipping records, tracking information, and related documentation
- Support the loading and unloading of delivery vehicles using appropriate material-handling equipment and safe lifting techniques.
- Ensure materials and finished products are properly protected during storage, handling, and transportation
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized receiving, storage, shipping, and production areas in accordance with 5S and workplace safety principles.
- Handle sensitive and precision-engineered components carefully to prevent damage, contamination, or loss.
- Identify and communicate inventory discrepancies, process inefficiencies, and potential safety hazards.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing inventory accuracy, material traceability, and operational efficiency
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support manufacturing and business operations
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1–3 years of experience in material handling, inventory management, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, or a related manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience receiving, storing, picking, packing, and distributing materials in a warehouse or production setting
- Familiarity with inventory management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, or warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing slips, bills of materials, work orders, and inventory documentation
- Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and identify discrepancies.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and inventory tracking software
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
- Ability to work independently while following established procedures and meeting operational deadlines
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and proper material-handling practices
- Familiarity with electro-mechanical components, electronic assemblies, and precision-engineered equipment, a plus
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, and continuous improvement practices, a plus
- Experience operating pallet jacks, hand trucks, or other material-handling equipment, a plus
- Forklift certification or previous forklift operating experience, if applicable, a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday
- Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 35 pounds and occasionally handle heavier items with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment
- Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment following required training and authorization
- Ability to work in warehouse, inventory storage, and manufacturing production environments
- Ability to handle delicate mechanical and electronic components with care and precision
- Must be able to work on-site at Clarapath's Hawthorne, New York facility
Company Offers:
- Competitive salary & equity opportunities
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance
- 401(k) with company contributions
- HSA & FSA options
- Generous PTO & paid holidays
- Daily catered lunch
- Commuter benefits
- Employee wellness & assistance programs
- Career growth & development opportunities
- Collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven work environment
Clarapath is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarapath complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.