Material Handler

Avantor•Boston, MA

11d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team supports more than 500 customers across biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries by providing customizable laboratory operations support. The Material Handler works closely with Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to perform customized, mission-based laboratory work and research protocols, reporting to the Territory Area Manager. The role is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule. The hourly pay range is $25–$30. The position manages inventory and materials for GMP operations, including vendor-managed inventory, receiving and issuing materials, cycle counts, staging manufacturing kits, and recording transactions in Oracle ERP and warehouse management systems. It supports warehouse and cleanroom readiness by sanitizing supplies before transfer into cleanrooms and maintaining inspection-ready storage areas. The role also handles cold-chain materials and shipments in refrigerated and frozen environments, supports LN2 dewar transfers and controlled-rate freezers, and operates warehouse equipment and company vehicles while following safety, DOT, Hazmat, PPE, SOP, and GMP requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience following SOP-driven processes and documentation requirements.
Knowledge of inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain operations.
Understanding of GMP regulations and the impact of non-compliance.
Strong understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Ability to use inventory management tools for scanning, replenishment, and transaction processing.
Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments and wear required PPE.
Ability to meet all site-specific training and certification requirements.
Ability to lift, move, and transport materials safely.
Comfort with prolonged standing, walking, gowning, and working in cold-room environments.
Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
Attention to detail when verifying labels, quantities, product identity, temperatures, and inventory transactions.
Ability to complete and maintain accurate records in real time according to GMP requirements.
Ability to follow written procedures consistently, recognize discrepancies, and escalate issues appropriately.
Digital proficiency with Oracle ERP, barcode scanners, inventory management systems, and warehouse technology.
Clear communication, reliability, strong attendance, dependability, and accountability.
Ability to demonstrate procedures effectively to new team members and identify opportunities for additional training and coaching.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a warehouse, logistics, distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, GMP, or quality-regulated environment is preferred.
Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or cold-chain logistics experience.
Experience supporting inventory management within a GMP-regulated facility.
Experience using ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
Experience with barcode scanners and inventory management systems.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
Experience supporting cold-chain storage and shipping operations.

Responsibilities

Maintain vendor-managed inventory in designated storage areas, including stock procurement, kanban management, and stock rotation.
Receive, label, store, and issue raw materials and components in accordance with cGMP guidelines and established procedures.
Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliation.
Pick materials based on manual requests and ERP-generated move orders, and stage kits for manufacturing operations.
Maintain accurate inventory levels and promptly communicate discrepancies.
Handle raw materials, cleaning reagents, gowning supplies, and consumables.
Sanitize materials and supplies before transferring them into cleanroom environments.
Ensure required materials and PPE are available for GMP cleaning teams before shift end.
Maintain warehouse and cleanroom storage areas in inspection-ready and audit-ready condition.
Execute real-time inventory transactions in Oracle ERP and warehouse management systems.
Follow SOPs and GMP requirements for warehouse operations and material handling.
Support LN2 dewar transfers and operation of controlled-rate freezers used for drug product storage.
Prepare and execute cold-chain pack-outs for pharmaceutical product shipments.
Ensure products are stored, handled, and shipped under appropriate temperature-controlled conditions.
Safely operate forklift trucks, electric pallet jacks, material lifts, and company vehicles.
Comply with DOT and Hazmat regulations, site safety requirements, PPE standards, and warehouse best practices.
Complete and maintain required training records and certifications in accordance with company and Vertex SOP requirements.
Provide clear shift handoffs and cross-functional communication, and demonstrate procedures to new team members when needed.