Material Handler (Second Shift)

About the Role

Avantor is seeking a Material Handler (Second Shift) to be responsible for the accurate receiving, storing, picking, and shipping of products to meet standards of productivity, quality, safety, and customer service. This is a full-time position based out of our Devens, MA location.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 3:45 PM – 2:15 AM

Responsibilities

• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight; count products and 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 all inbound shipments safely to storage locations and stack efficiently.
• Order Picking: Ensure the 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 outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move product, cartons, and/or 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. May key inventory adjustments in the 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 work area as requested.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• 1–3 years of warehousing experience.
• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily and use hands and feet simultaneously for repetitive movements.
• Familiarity with warehouse systems.

Pay

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $35,500.00 – $56,925.00. Actual pay may differ depending on prior experience and geographic location.