Material Handler, Warehouse

Otsuka ICU Medical•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler moves and ships materials from receiving through outbound shipments under the direction and assistance of the area Specialist and Warehouse Supervisor. The role performs inventory transactions and data inquiries using Oracle, iFactory, and Dematic, and supports inventory control, data reporting, work-order documentation and verification, facility cleaning, Material Destruction Orders (MDOs), Extra Process Work Orders (EPWOs), R&D activities, and backup support for related Material Handler jobs. The position supports scheduled orders, truck loading, and delivery confirmation to avoid shipment delays and negative effects on customer service. It involves regular interaction with external customers, including carriers, truck drivers, railroad engineers, and contractors, and responding promptly to production schedule changes and customer needs. The role participates in departmental huddles, the area 5S program, continuous improvement activities, standard-work development, and company-facilitated training. It follows cGMP guidelines, SOPs, plant policies, and safety rules. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work takes place in a warehouse and outdoors at the grinder and pallet shed, in both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned environments. Travel is typically less than 5% of the time.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of related Materials Management or Production experience.
Must be able to obtain a fork truck license and operate required material-handling equipment.
Must be able to obtain a Class A Texas operator’s license.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work overtime and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
Ability to operate a fork truck in confined areas with robots, racks, and other fork trucks in operation, under all types of weather conditions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Mental agility to manage constant changes.
Must follow applicable Federal and State Motor Carrier and plant safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Move and ship materials from receiving to outbound shipments.
Perform inventory transactions and retrieve data inquiries using Oracle, iFactory, and Dematic.
Maintain inventory control and prepare data reports; complete work-order documentation and verification.
Complete facility cleaning, MDOs, EPWOs, R&D tasks, and backup support for related Material Handler jobs.
Maintain accurate material verification and documentation; maintain assigned-area compliance training and certifications and complete area checklists as needed.
Control material damage, inspect trailers before loading or unloading, and report abnormalities to the appropriate Specialist or Supervisor.
Identify inventory discrepancies, take appropriate corrective action, and assist personnel in resolving material discrepancies.
Perform pack-and-mark audits under IQA guidance to support the quality of incoming commodities and drugs.
Operate material-handling equipment safely and follow area safety guidelines; report safety-related matters to the Specialist or Supervisor.
Unload raw materials from trucks and railcars and place them appropriately.
Package and palletize commodities and subassemblies for export shipments.
Record data and verification on work orders, finished-goods orders, picks, and moves.
Work directly with external customers, including carriers, truck drivers, railroad engineers, and contractors; respond promptly to schedule changes and customer needs to prevent operational downtime.
Participate in departmental huddles, the area 5S program, continuous improvement, standard-work instructions, and company-facilitated training.
Follow cGMP guidelines, SOPs, plant policies, and applicable safety rules and regulations.
Provide assistance, training, and backup support to related Materials Management jobs as requested by the Specialist or Supervisor.
Report incidents and injuries immediately to the Specialist or Supervisor.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.