Material Handler

Job Description:
Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for processing daily distribution tasks specific to loading, unloading, moving/transferring, and transacting materials to support in-plant logistics.
Individual must be attentive to detail and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position also requires the person to be able to accurately complete transactions and fulfill requests in timely manner for the receipt, delivery, and shipment of all goods.
These functions include operating in a cGMP environment and adhering to strong inventory management practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies
Performs physical counts of inventory
Transports materials between departments, facilities, and/or production floor
Transacts inventory/material movements in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with strong inventory control practices
Selects and transacts materials for work orders
Assures the accurate counting, staging and storage of materials and supplies
Operates warehouse vehicles such sit down, stand up and side-loader forklifts, pallet jacks, and related material handling equipment in narrow aisles and cold storage facilities
Follows all standard operation procedures and GMP guidelines
Adheres to all safety training and instructions and has knowledge of materials and safety
Participates in the effective training of other employees
Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies

INTERACTIONS:
Interacts professionally with all levels of warehouse staff.
Facilitates team interactions and communicates with department team leaders and supervisors.
Actively supports clients team efforts.
Contributes successfully in a team-based work environment, participating in meetings, reviews, team huddles, and metric reviews

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse environment and includes handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues and samples. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies
Performs physical counts of inventory
Transports materials between departments, facilities, and/or production floor
Transacts inventory/material movements in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with strong inventory control practices
Selects and transacts materials for work orders
Assures the accurate counting, staging and storage of materials and supplies
Operates warehouse vehicles such sit down, stand up and side-loader forklifts, pallet jacks, and related material handling equipment in narrow aisles and cold storage facilities
Follows all standard operation procedures and GMP guidelines
Adheres to all safety training and instructions and has knowledge of materials and safety
Participates in the effective training of other employees
Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
Must have basic mathematical skills