Material Handler 2

Merck•Rockville, MD

About The Position

The Material Handler 2 executes receiving, inspection, storage, distribution, and shipment of materials and/or samples in a GMP-regulated environment. The role performs core tasks with minimal supervision and guidance, ensuring materials and samples support Testing Operations within BioReliance and its clients. The position does not offer work authorization sponsorship; external applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience in a logistics or warehouse role, or an associate degree in any discipline and at least 1 year of experience in a logistics or warehouse role.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; work authorization sponsorship is not offered.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in required personal protective equipment, which may include a lab coat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

Domestic and international shipping experience.
Prior experience in a life science or biotechnology role.
Working knowledge of basic computer systems, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, and databases such as Oracle ERP or LIMS.
Dangerous Goods shipping certification or the ability to pass the certification process.

Responsibilities

Receive materials, client samples, and internal finished goods, and check and process them according to quality procedures, including physical and quantity checks and paperwork verification.
Store and distribute inventory in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, including GMP material controls and temperature controls, and maintain traceability through accurate ERP or LIMS transactions.
Maintain inventory accuracy through timely system updates, cycle counts, and routine disposal.
Maintain a clean, audit-ready, and safe work environment, including monitoring and maintaining equipment assigned to the department.
Transfer samples or materials between departments or sites using internal transportation or a courier.
Operate material-handling equipment as needed, such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, and dock levers.
Immediately notify relevant personnel and escalate deviations or unexpected observations to a Supervisor or Manager.
Communicate and interact professionally with all organizational levels, including timely communication through business applications.
Perform tasks in accordance with SOPs and regulations such as cGMP and GLP, and comply with company Quality and EHS procedures.
Support or lead small departmental continuous-improvement or business projects intended to streamline processes, save costs, or reduce waste.
Support deviation investigations and corrective actions, and open related Quality Management System records.
Maintain records and archives in accordance with applicable SOPs.
Support internal, client, and regulatory audit tours.
Mentor others in relevant Supply Chain processes.
Pick, pack, and ship domestic and international materials according to client requirements, shipping SOPs, and regulations.
Coordinate outgoing shipments with Customer and Client Support Managers, laboratories, project managers, and other BioReliance sites, and troubleshoot courier or delivery issues.