Lead Material Handler: Lean Ops & Safety

Biopharma Careers; Jaffrey (NH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Material Handler to coordinate and support daily material handling operations, ensuring safe and efficient movement, storage, and handling of materials. The role operates material handling equipment, adheres to processes, and promotes a clean, compliant work environment while serving as a role model for EHS practices.

The position is a 1st shift (5:30 AM – 2:00 PM) with cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of material handling experience or equivalent with progressive responsibilities.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years’ experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Full review and submission of completed material transactions in the ERP System.
• Coach teams on safety, quality and productivity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and test labs.
• Lead material handling shift changeover activities.
• Fill in for supervisor as needed.
• Participate in process improvement projects using Lean principles.
• Work under limited supervision for non‑routine situations; may lead daily material handling operations.
• Cross-train on Shipper/Receiver responsibilities.

Skills

Material handling

ERP systems

Lean principles

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Material Handler to coordinate and support daily material handling operations, ensuring safe and efficient movement, storage, and handling of materials. The role operates material handling equipment, adheres to processes, and promotes a clean, compliant work environment while serving as a role model for EHS practices.

The position is a 1st shift (5:30 AM – 2:00 PM) with cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams.