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 listing or moving raw materials and parts. The role prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. It safely operates equipment such as forklifts, hoists, and cranes to move materials and follows all safety rules and practices. Warehouse duties include processing inbound freight, picking and transporting orders, preparing and loading outbound shipments, maintaining equipment, and supporting inventory accuracy. Other duties may include repacking or repairing goods, operating a shrink-wrap machine, charging forklift batteries, handling pallets, and cleaning railcars, trailers, and dock areas. The role works under close supervision in an industrial warehouse and may perform other duties as assigned. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Associates must be available to work any shift.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
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-related stress 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.
Availability to work any shift.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret SOPs, coverage documents, and regulations; write reports and business correspondence; establish rapport; present information; and respond to questions.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including using American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed, uncomplicated written or oral instructions and resolve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to type, operate a computer and office equipment, organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and use Microsoft Office tools and company software.
Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday and perform required bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying.
Ability to use both hands for repetitive grasping and manipulation and both feet for repetitive operation of foot controls.
Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Expedite the movement of parts and materials between production areas and coordinate schedules for pulling and delivering materials.
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; inspect for damage, infestation, and 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, verifying product number, quantity, and 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, labeling, and addresses against orders; sign for outbound shipments when necessary; and load products into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly condition and operate it safely and efficiently.
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 in the computer when needed.
Repack or re-box cases according to customer instructions and repair or consolidate damaged goods as required.
Operate a shrink-wrap machine; charge forklift batteries; stack or separate good and damaged pallets; and clean railcars, trailers, truck docks, and bays as requested.
Follow safety-focused directions and perform other duties as assigned.