Materials Handler

Job Description

 

• Material Handler is responsible for supporting the coordination of site Inventory Control department activities to ensure accurate preparation and handling of documentation and materials.
• Required Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a team.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Basic knowledge of cGMP, OSHA, DEA, USP, and EP
• Basic knowledge of handling hazardous material
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack
  
   

Duties And Responsibilities

 

• Provides support for shipping and receiving activities.
• Assists with receiving, checking, and verification of in-bound materials including small package, freight, temperature controlled, GMP and HAZMAT.
• Assists with preparation and shipment of out-bound materials including small package, freight, temperature controlled, GMP and HAZMAT.
• Provides support for handling and storage activities.
• Performs handling of materials within warehouse and facility areas using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
• Performs transfers to move materials to qualified storage areas.
• Transfers raw materials and components to manufacturing.
• Issues out operating supplies to various internal customers
• Provides support for cycle count activities.
• Performs physical inventory counts.
• Investigates discrepancies and performs recounts.
• Performs general administrative and organizational activities.
• Completes and files required documentation as applicable.
• Conducts periodic safety inspections of warehouse areas and equipment.
• Completes regulatory training requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
  
   

Education And Experience

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-year relevant work experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.
  
   

Working Conditions

 

• The incumbent will be required to push, pull, reach, balance, and/or lift greater than 50 lbs. for 2 hours, approximately 5 times per week
• The incumbent will be required to stand for extended periods of time, up to 6 hours per day.
• The incumbent may be working around hazardous materials to include chemical agents at least 0-2 years of experience in a cGMP warehouse environment and understanding of Supply Chain Management and APICS best practices for warehouse operations.
• 2 hours per day. The incumbent will be working heavy machinery, such as forklifts, 8 hours per day.