Material Handler / Warehouse Associate – 2nd Shift

Shift: 2nd Shift – 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Rate: $20.90–$22.00/hour
Requirement: Steel-toed boots are required on the first day.
6+ month contract

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the Material Handler is responsible for daily distribution activities, including loading, unloading, moving, transferring, and processing materials to support in-plant logistics.

This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and accurate completion of inventory transactions. Responsibilities include supporting the receipt, delivery, storage, and shipment of goods while following cGMP requirements and established inventory management practices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform physical inventory counts.
• Transport materials between departments, facilities, and production areas.
• Accurately and promptly process inventory and material movements in accordance with inventory control procedures.
• Select and process materials for work orders.
• Accurately count, stage, and store materials and supplies.
• Operate material-handling equipment, including:
  • Sit-down forklifts
  • Stand-up forklifts
  • Side-loader forklifts
  • Pallet jacks
  • Other warehouse/material-handling equipment
• Operate equipment in narrow aisles and cold-storage areas as required.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GMP guidelines.
• Follow all safety training, procedures, and instructions.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge of material-handling and safety requirements.
• Participate in training other employees as needed.
• Perform all duties in compliance with established company policies and procedures.

Team & Communication

• Interact professionally with warehouse staff at all levels.
• Communicate effectively with team leaders and supervisors.
• Work successfully in a team-based environment.
• Participate in team meetings, reviews, huddles, and metric reviews.
• Support overall team and departmental goals.

Work Environment

This position works in manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse environments. Employees may work around viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, and infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples.

Flexibility in work hours may occasionally be required to meet operational or project deadlines.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Shipping and receiving
• Inventory control and physical inventory counts
• Material handling
• Warehouse operations
• Forklift and pallet jack operation
• Accurate inventory transactions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow SOPs, GMP requirements, and safety procedures
• Teamwork and effective communication