Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Avantor•Paris, KY

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Material Handler expedites the movement of parts and materials between production areas by moving raw materials and parts. The role prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and production-floor space. It safely operates equipment such as forklifts, hoists, and cranes and follows all safety rules and practices. The position performs warehouse work across inbound receiving, order picking, outbound shipping, equipment upkeep, and inventory. Duties include checking shipments and orders for accuracy and damage, moving and storing goods, preparing shipments, maintaining records, assisting with inventories and cycle counts, and handling other warehouse tasks as assigned. The role works in an industrial warehouse, near moving machinery and generally loud noise, and may involve working at heights, operating equipment, and exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases. The posted schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Requirements

High school education or GED required.
Ability to use proper lifting techniques to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to follow directions, with particular emphasis on safety.
Ability to handle deadline pressure and tight scheduling requirements and to shift priorities easily.
Ability to use hands and feet simultaneously for repetitive movements.
Responsible work habits and familiarity with warehouse systems.
Must be available to work any shift.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret SOPs, coverage documents, and regulations; write reports and business correspondence; and communicate effectively with managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including two-digit addition and subtraction and multiplication and division with tens and hundreds, using American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense to detailed written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Typing, computer, organization, prioritization, deadline-management, and office-equipment skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office tools and company software.
Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday and to perform physical activities including bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching above shoulder height, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and pushing or pulling.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
Vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

OSHA forklift certification.
HAZMAT certification.
Understanding of metric system measurements.

Responsibilities

Move raw materials and parts between production areas and coordinate material-pulling and delivery schedules.
Safely operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, hoists, cranes, fork trucks, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, as applicable.
Unload inbound freight; count products; compare shipments with manifests; check for damage, infestation, or production-code dates; report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments; and sign for shipments when necessary.
Move inbound shipments safely to storage locations and stack merchandise efficiently.
Pick orders accurately by product number, quantity, and product type, including lot, batch, or serial number; transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms.
Label, stencil, tag, mark, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize orders as required.
Check outbound shipment quantities, labels, and addresses against orders; sign for outbound shipments when necessary; and move goods into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
Keep equipment neat, clean, and orderly; operate it safely and efficiently; and charge forklift batteries as needed.
Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
Maintain accurate inventory records and reports; assist with physical inventories and cycle counts; ensure proper stock rotation; and enter inventory adjustments into a computer as needed.
Repack or re-box cases to customer instructions and repair or consolidate damaged goods as required.
Operate a shrink-wrap machine; stack or separate good and bad pallets; and clean railcars, trailers, truck docks, and bays as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.