Material Handler

Avantor•Melbourne, FL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Avantor is seeking a Material Handler to accurately receive, store, pick, and ship products according to company standards for productivity, quality, safety, and customer service. This is a full-time position based in Melbourne, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with some flexibility. The role handles inbound and outbound shipments, order picking, inventory records and counts, and the safe operation and upkeep of material-handling equipment. The associate works in an industrial warehouse and may work around moving machinery, noise, varying temperatures, heights, dust, fumes, or gases. The position requires standing and walking for most of the workday and performing a range of physical tasks, including lifting or moving loads up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED desired.
At least 1 year of related warehousing and material-handling experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and familiarity with warehouse systems.
Ability to follow directions, with emphasis on safety.
Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to problem-solve and prioritize work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a team player.
Ability to use general office equipment.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds using proper techniques.
Ability to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday and perform the physical activities described for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MRP or inventory systems, such as SAP.

Responsibilities

Unload freight from trucks, trailers, and containers; count products and compare shipments with manifests; check for damage, infestation, and production-code dates; and report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on the appropriate forms.
Sign for inbound shipments when necessary and move shipments safely to storage locations, stacking merchandise efficiently.
Pick orders accurately, verifying product number, quantity, and product type, including lot, batch, or serial number.
Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks.
Label, stencil, tag, or mark orders; band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize products as required.
Verify outbound shipment quantities, labels, and addresses against orders; provide outbound signatures as necessary; and move products, cartons, and pallets into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly condition; operate it safely and efficiently; and comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
Keep accurate inventory records and reports; assist with physical inventories and cycle counts; ensure proper stock rotation; and enter inventory adjustments into a computer when required.
Repack or re-box cases according to customer instructions and repair or consolidate damaged goods as required.
Operate the shrink-wrap machine; charge forklift batteries as needed; stack or separate good and bad pallets when necessary; and clean railcars, trailers, truck docks, and bays as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.