Material Handler

Avantor•Melbourne, FL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Avantor is seeking a Material Handler to be responsible for the accurate receiving, storing, picking, and shipping of products to meet Avantor standards of productivity, quality, safety, and customer service. This is a full-time position based out of our Melbourne, FL location.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED desired.
1+ years related warehousing and material handling experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel) and familiarity with warehouse systems.
Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds.
The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important.
Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Self-starter with proven ability to problem solve and prioritize work.
Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and be a team player.
Ability to use general office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MRP/ Inventory systems preferred (i.e. Eclipse).

Responsibilities

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.
Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
Move inbound shipments safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.
Ensure that the correct product number, quantity and type (lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked.
Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to pallet jacks, etc.
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.
Assign signature for outbound as necessary.
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.
Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
Keep accurate records and reports.
Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts.
Ensure proper stock rotation.
Key inventory adjustments in computer.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.