Material Handler - 1st Shift

IDEXX • Westbrook, ME

1d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for warehouse material handling which includes moving and storing equipment, raw materials and inventory for internal and external customers. Material handling includes picking, packing, cleaning, and inventory management. Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our credibility as a company relies on our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time and with no disruption to their business. IDEXX’s Worldwide Operations Team works to meet this challenge each day with a global network of distribution hubs and a focus on efficiency, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight time constraints
• Ability to effectively function in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform basic math and unit of measure conversions
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge including SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Able to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable ISO regulations
• Able to properly lift up to 70 pounds; ability to move up to 100 pounds with assistance

Nice To Haves

• For distribution and material handling work: Certificate to operate a forklift may be required; certificate to work with hazardous materials may be required; knowledge of export documentation and international traffic may be required; previous experience with dangerous goods is preferred; knowledge of customs rules, regulations and export documentation preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials where needed, and staging finished product.
• Receives return material and supplies from production by verifying materials, lot numbers, and quantities.
• Performs all inventory and product moves using the RF scanner and WMS technology.
• Maintains inventory by verifying picked materials and reporting discrepancies.
• Collaborates with team members and internal partners to achieve optimal material flow.
• Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations.

Benefits

• An hourly rate target of $20-$21/hour based on experience
• Potential to increase hourly rate by $1/hour after being trained on IDEXX Forklift
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
• 5% matching 401k
• Generous PTO benefits
• Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED