Material Handler - Fixed Term Contract

West Pharmaceutical Services•Tempe, AZ

76d•Onsite

About The Position

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
No min required
Prior experience in material handling preferred

Nice To Haves

A learning Mindset
Good attention to detail
Good communication skills

Responsibilities

Controlling flow of products and materials to and from production and manufacturing areas.
Ship, receive, label and properly store products and materials.
Load and unload trucks.
Operate industrial fork lifts in a safe and professional manner.
Transport supplies, tooling and equipment as required.
Maintain high accuracy level on paperwork and electronic transitions / records.
Undertake the supply of goods to manufacturing and production areas with pallets, work in process product, packaging supplies and other materials as and when required
Maintain FIFO (First in First Out) system for supplying materials
Maintain acceptable conditions of warehoused items
Maintain orderly stock placement and ensure products remain damage free
Pick, Label and prepare product for shipment
Ensure accuracy of prepared shipments and all customer requirements are met
Load product, materials or equipment on freight carriers ensuring all are damage free prior to shipping
Unload inbound materials, equipment, and supplies ensuring all are damage free prior to acceptance. Verify accuracy of paperwork, label and put away materials
Assemble and supply cardboard / packaging to the production floor as required
Collect and process scrap for trash or recycle as needed
Remove scrapped cardboard from the production floor, load and empty cardboard compactor.