Material Handler

VWR International, LLC.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider for pharmaceutical companies is seeking a Material Handler in Oxford. The role involves managing inventory, ensuring goods are received and delivered correctly, and complying with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a valid UK driving license, and experience in inventory management. Avantor offers a collaborative working environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean valid UK driving license.
• Experience in stores/warehouse and inventory management.
• Must be physically fit.
• Self-motivated, energetic, dependable.

Responsibilities

• Goods receiving.
• Prepare orders for delivery.
• Portering and replenishment of goods to satellite stores.
• Support with health & safety compliance.
• Participate in SHE audits.

Skills

Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills

Customer service focus

Ability to handle multiple responsibilities

Knowledge of SHE requirements

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Avantor Services provides a broad variety of on-site Laboratory and Operational Services for major pharmaceutical customers and work collaboratively with the client to provide resource to deliver agreed activities. As an Avantor Material Handler you will be expected to take responsibility for the completion of the day-to-day Avantor aligned activities with the store's operations. Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Goods receiving
• Management of (Internal) inventory management software
• Preparation of orders for delivery by internal distribution
• Portering and replenishment of goods to laboratory satellite stores and in lab points of use around customer site
• General housekeeping
• Collecting and delivering parcels across site
• HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE (SHE): Supports with health & safety compliance and identification/delivery of improvements
• HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE (SHE): Participate in SHE or service audits and lead the implementation of actions
• HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE (SHE): Completion of scheduled online safety modules as advised
• Must hold clean valid UK driving license.
• KNOWLEDGE: Proficient in various IT systems particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
• Stores/warehouse and inventory management experience
• Knowledge of SHE requirements
• SKILLS: Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
• ABILITIES: Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively
• Able to partner with other teams and suppliers and deliver results
• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis
• To be flexible with working hours when required in order to deliver the service required to our customers
• Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, a clear attention to detail
• Must be physically fit.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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