Material handler - Inventory Control

Avantor • West Henrietta, NY

200d • $37,500 - $62,400

About The Position

Under close supervision, expedites the movement of parts and material between production areas by listing or otherwise moving raw materials and/or parts. Prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. Safely operates appropriate equipment (forklifts, hoists, crane, etc.) required to move materials along production floor. Follows all safety rules and practices.

Requirements

• High School education or GED preferred.
• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety.
• Ability to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Ability to shift priorities easily.
• Familiarity with warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records and reports.
• Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• 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.
• Move inbound shipments safely to storage locations.
• Ensure that the correct product number, quantity and type of product are picked.
• Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment.
• Label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.
• Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure out-going shipments are complete and correct.
• Efficiently move product, cartons and or pallets into trailers, rail cars or containers.
• Maintain equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• 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.

Benefits

• Diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.
• Learning experiences to support career growth and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees