Material Handler

Material Handler – 1st Shift
Location: Marietta, OH
Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Position Objective:
The Material Handler is responsible for providing shipping, receiving, storage, and order fulfillment services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts, and equipment at the assigned facility.

Essential Functions:

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and accurately process items for storage and/or shipment, ensuring high quality and timely delivery to customers.
• Receive materials and finished goods daily, verify quality, type, and quantity of received items, and ensure proper documentation is present.
• Work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, including room temperature (59–86°F), cold-room (36–46°F), and freezer-room (–4–23°F).
• Safely operate distribution equipment as required.

Nature and Scope:

• Interacts primarily with internal personnel; requires strong communication and customer service skills.
• Must possess basic knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures, and exhibit the ability to interpret team metrics.
• Routine work situations require attention to detail and accuracy; errors may cause schedule delays.
• Must maintain punctuality and strong attendance.
• Receives general instruction for routine work and detailed instruction for new tasks.
• Equipment training provided through on-the-job training (OJT).

Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Minimum 0-2 years of related experience; logistics experience in a life science company preferred.
• Proven ability to independently follow policies, procedures, instructions, and meet schedules.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and equipment at various heights.
• Basic computer skills required to navigate ERP systems, Outlook, and shipping software.

Working Conditions:

• Works in warehouse environments with temperatures ranging from room temperature to freezer-room conditions.
• Performs repetitive tasks; will walk, stand, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs continuously and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• May handle packaged hazardous materials.
• Noise level varies from moderate to high.
• Must be available for any shift, with advance notice for changes.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.
• Occasional local travel may be required.
• Ability to manage varying degrees of stress throughout the day.