Lead, Material Handler

Denali Therapeutics Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Healthcare coverage

ESPP

Benefits package

Job summary

Denali Therapeutics Inc in Salt Lake City seeks a Warehouse Lead to coordinate daily warehouse activities in a GMP environment. You will operate a forklift, receive materials, support staging for production, train team members, and ensure safety, quality, and timely inventory records.

You will lead warehouse efficiencies, enforce company policies, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accurate logs and compliance across the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must lift up to 75 lbs and wear PPE.
• GMP manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate warehouse activities and allocate resources.
• Unload materials from incoming vehicles and receive against POs in ERP.
• Move materials to storage locations and support staging for production.

Skills

Attention to safety

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

ERP/WMS familiarity

Job description

Denali Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company pioneering a new class of biotherapeutics designed to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) using its proprietary TransportVehicle™ platform. With the first FDA-approved biologic specifically designed to cross the BBB, a clinically validated delivery platform and a growing portfolio of therapeutic candidates across all stages of development, we are advancing toward our goal of delivering effective medicines to transform the lives of people living with neurodegenerative diseases, lysosomal storage disorders and other serious diseases. We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients. This position is responsible for working in a GMP manufacturing environment, providing support, training and direction to team members, operating a forklift, moving materials in the facility, and aligning daily plans with the facility’s priorities. The lead will play a key role in the daily execution of warehouse work and ensure activities are completed efficiently, safely, and to Denali’s high standards.

Key Accountabilities/Core Job Responsibilities:

• Drive coordination of all activities in the warehouse and move or adjust resources where needed.
• Provide expertise and direction in unloading materials from incoming vehicles, receiving materials against purchase orders in ERP system, and moving materials to storage locations.
• Coordinate the weighing and/or movement of raw materials from warehouse storage bins and guide the release of work for staging to production areas.
• Provide expertise and direction to pick and prepare materials for outbound shipments.
• Lead and complete cycle counts based on company requirements and maintain updated records of inventory and activity logs in ERP system.
• Provide training and guidance to the warehouse team members.
• Lead warehouse continuous improvements and champion other warehouse projects.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with company policies & Standard Operating Procedures, global regulatory guidelines, and environmental guidelines as appropriate.
• Responsibilities require a work schedule that may include working outside of normal work hours, to meet business demands, such as weekends/Holidays (rotating schedule).
• Accurate and timely recording of work time by clocking in and out using designated timekeeping systems.
• Adherence to company timekeeping policies, including rules regarding overtime, meal breaks, and reporting procedures for any discrepancies.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Builds trustful and effective relationships with authenticity and humility.
• Self-motivated and willing to reprioritize depending on the needs in our dynamic operation.
• The ability to contribute to a team where employees have a shared purpose and vision; foster a “One Denali” environment.
• Physical – must be able to put on specialized gowning, climb ladders, stand for multiple hours at a time.
• The ability to lift and manipulate to 75 lbs. is required.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, gloves, eye covering, etc.) in a compliant manner for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in production/process support within a GMP manufacturing setting.
• 4+ years of relevant forklift experience.
• Valid certifications to operate a forklift – will be certified by a Denali Therapeutic trainer.
• Familiarity with ERP, WMS, Inventory Management, and other enterprise systems used to keep track of inventory, production work, and compliance activities.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Denali offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits.

This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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Life at Denali” is a living reflection of our values: trust, unity, grit and growth. These are not just words we share—they shape how we show up, collaborate and push boundaries together. From the lab to the community, across functions and milestones, our culture thrives on shared purpose and relentless pursuit.

Learn more at https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers