Logistics Specialist (All Experience Levels)- Days

Lonza Group Ltd.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Team‑focused environment

Lonza benefits

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support movement, storage, receipt, and shipment of materials in a fast-paced cGMP manufacturing environment.

This on-site role offers day or rotating 12-hour shifts and requires strict safety, quality, and operational excellence. You will handle inventory transactions, use SAP and RF scanners, operate forklifts, and ensure accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, shipping, receiving, manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Experience using SAP, RF scanners, or inventory management systems preferred.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, stage, and ship materials in accordance with GMP requirements and site procedures.
• Perform inventory transactions and material movements using SAP, RF scanners, and other inventory management systems.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and proper material handling practices.
• Review shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support warehouse, receiving, shipping, and kitting activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and audit-ready work environment while following GMP, quality, and EHS requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

RF scanners

Inventory management systems

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Specialist (All Experience Levels) – Days Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

At Lonza, a global leader in life sciences, we work together to develop innovative solutions that help improve lives around the world. Through collaboration and a commitment to quality, our teams play a critical role in bringing life-changing therapies to patients.

As a Logistics Specialist, you will support the movement, storage, receipt, and shipment of materials within a fast‑paced cGMP manufacturing environment. We are actively hiring Logistics Specialists to support our Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse teams. Successful candidates may be aligned to a primary logistics area while maintaining the flexibility to support multiple functions across the operation. This hands‑on role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. Schedule details vary by business area and may include standard Monday–Friday day shifts (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) or rotating 12‑hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) on an alternating 2‑2‑3 schedule.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career
• A collaborative and team‑focused environment
• The opportunity to support the delivery of life‑changing therapies
• Lonza benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Receive, inspect, store, stage, and ship materials in accordance with GMP requirements and site procedures
• Perform inventory transactions and material movements using SAP, RF scanners, and other inventory management systems
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and proper material handling practices
• Review shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support warehouse, receiving, shipping, and kitting activities
• Maintain a safe, organized, and audit‑ready work environment while following GMP, quality, and EHS requirements

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, shipping, receiving, manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain operations preferred
• Experience using SAP, RF scanners, or inventory management systems preferred
• Ability to operate or learn to operate powered industrial equipment safely
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.

At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?