Material Handler

About the role

The Opportunity Avantor is looking for a Material Handler to expedite the movement of parts and material between production areas by moving raw materials and/or parts. The Material Handler prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. They also safely operate appropriate equipment (forklifts, hoists, crane, etc.) required to move materials along production floor. This role will be a full-time position based out of our Suwanee, GA office.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight, counting products, compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Sign for inbound shipments when necessary. Move inbound shipments to storage locations.
• Order Picking: Ensure correct product number, quantity, and type (lot, batch, serial number) are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment such as fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.
• Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling, and address with order to ensure out-going shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Move product, cartons, and pallets into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
• Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. Key inventory adjustments in computer.
• Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested.

Requirements

• High School education or GED preferred.
• Related experience to include operating powered equipment: i.e. reach trucks and order pickers required.
• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Able to follow directions with emphasis on safety.
• Able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
• Familiarity with warehouse systems.

Skills

• Ability to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
• Ability to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Familiarity with warehouse systems.

Benefits

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Pay

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