Material Handler-Shipping

Novonesis•Wausau, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler in Shipping supports day-to-day outbound shipping and warehouse activities in a regulated manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Freight and Warehouse Supervisor, the role helps ensure materials, supplies, and finished goods are handled accurately, safely, and on time. Duties include preparing shipping documentation and orders, maintaining shipping and purchase-order records, operating shipping software and warehouse equipment, supporting receiving and material movement, rotating inventory, and coordinating transfers between facilities. The position also requires driving company vehicles within Wisconsin as needed and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area. The role is performed primarily in a warehouse and involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, and material handling. Employees regularly use forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment, with occasional exposure to cold temperatures and moving mechanical equipment. PPE is required in designated areas. Overtime and schedule flexibility may be needed to support operational needs. The shift is 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of experience in a similar capacity.
Forklift experience with sit-down, stand-up, and powered hand-jack equipment.
Ability to maintain a clean driving record and drive company vehicles within Wisconsin.
Strong communication, organization, planning, problem-solving, follow-up, and teamwork skills.
Ability to follow company policies and procedures, maintain regular attendance, and work flexibly when business needs require.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Shipping experience in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, particularly dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals.
Knowledge of GMP, inspection guidelines, sanitation, dietary supplement regulations, food regulations, and product safety.
Experience with SAP and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Prepare outbound shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, COAs, and COCs, and maintain related shipping and purchase-order records.
Prepare orders for shipment using the inventory management system; operate UPS and FedEx shipping software; and record shipment details, including weight, charges, space availability, damage, and discrepancies.
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load trucks and move materials within the warehouse.
Maintain first-in, first-out and expired-inventory rotation practices.
Support shipment of finished goods and receipt and movement of goods and supplies used in production and storage.
Schedule material transfers between facilities and drive company vehicles within Wisconsin as required.
Maintain shipping supplies and a clean, orderly work area.
Follow safety requirements and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the supervisor.