Garment Technician

VWR, part of Avantor; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental,

PTO and Holidays

401(k) & Tuition assistance

Insurance coverage and protection

Rewards program

Job summary

VWR, part of Avantor in Chandler, AZ is seeking a warehouse/lab support role to assist Avantor’s Lab and Production Services with mission-based lab work and inventory tasks that help return time back to science.

This entry-level position expects 0–1 year in warehousing or similar settings; on-the-job training is provided. You will use scanners, follow instructions, and participate in daily inventory, garment handling, and shipment receiving activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 0–1 year experience in warehouse, logistics or lab/materials handling.
• Familiarity with handheld scanners and inventory processes is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Basic reading and math skills for counts, labels and logs.

Responsibilities

• Point of use replenishment of garments.
• Collection of used garments.
• Inspection of used garments for damage before shipment.
• Record usage data in tracking log.
• Receive inbound shipments from carriers.
• Daily inventory and soil bins checks to avoid overflow.
• Order new garments or special sizes as needed.
• Map garment locations for training aids.
• Serve as point person for garment issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Basic math reading

Inventory tracking

Handheld scanner use

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the site services supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Shift: 6 am - 6 pm, Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday

Location: Chandler, AZ

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.
• Financial Well-Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products

What we’re looking for

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Experience : 0 - 1 year of experience in a warehouse, logistics, laboratory, or similar materials-handling environment
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred
• No prior laboratory-specific experience required; on-the-job training provided
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently
• Basic reading and math skills sufficient to verify item counts, read labels, and complete activity logs
• Ability to use a handheld scanner or tablet device for inventory tracking (training provided)
• Familiarity with standard material handling equipment (hand carts, dollies) or willingness to learn
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds (23kg) with or without assistance.
• Stand and walk for extended periods across a customer facility

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

In this role you will:

• Point of use replenishment ofgarments
• Collection of usedgarments.
• Inspection of usedgarments to identify any damage before shipment.
• Collection of usage data at the point of use and adding it to the tracking log
• Receive inbound shipments from common carriers.
• Daily inspections of inventory & soil bins check to avoid overflow.
• Ordering newgarments as needed or any special sizes.
• Mapping outgarmentlocations for training aids
• Point person for anygarmentissues or concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
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.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

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