Flexible Warehouse Material Handler (Forklift/SAP)

Avantor; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to accurately receive, store, pick, and ship products in our Bakersfield, CA facility. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to productivity standards in a busy warehouse environment.

You will unload inbound shipments, perform accurate order picking, and prepare items for outbound delivery using forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of warehouse and forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Inbound: unload shipments, count items, verify against manifest, check for damage, report shortages or damages, sign for inbound when needed.
• Order picking: ensure correct product and quantity, use equipment to transport orders, label and palletize as required.
• Outbound: verify shipments match orders, sign for outbound, move products to trailers or containers.
• Equipment: operate and maintain forklifts and related equipment; comply with OSHA requirements.
• Inventory: keep accurate records, assist in cycle counts, rotate stock.
• Other duties: repack or re-box goods, repair damaged items, operate shrink-wrap, charge forklift batteries, keep areas clean.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety procedures

Heavy equipment operation

Manual lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP knowledge

OSHA forklift certification

HAZMAT certification

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to accurately receive, store, pick, and ship products in our Bakersfield, CA facility. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to productivity standards in a busy warehouse environment.

You will unload inbound shipments, perform accurate order picking, and prepare items for outbound delivery using forklifts and other material handling equipment.