Material Handler

Avantor; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Benefits start day one

401K match

Annual leave & holidays

Job summary

Avantor in Batavia, IL is seeking a Material Handler to move parts and materials between production areas and coordinate pull/delivery schedules to maintain smooth workflow on the factory floor.

The role requires safe operation of forklifts and related equipment, with a Monday–Friday 6:00 am–2:30 pm CST schedule and occasional overtime. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• OSHA forklift certification and HAZMAT a plus.
• Minimum 1 year Crown forklift experience; reach truck experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and verify shipments against manifest.
• Pick and transport orders using forklifts and pallet-jacks.
• Ensure accurate labeling and packing of outbound shipments.
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment safely.
• Assist with inventory counts and stock rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Crown Reach Truck forklift

OSHA forklift certification

HAZMAT certification

Job description

The Opportunity

Our team in Batavia is looking for an exceptional person to join their warehouse team as a Material Handler! In this role, warehouse material handlers are responsible for moving parts and materials between production areas by lifting or otherwise moving raw materials and parts. Prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. Safely operates appropriate equipment (forklifts, hoists, cranes, etc.) required to move materials along the production floor. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am- 2:30 pm CST. Occasional overtime is required. Pay is $20 per hour.

What we offer

• 18 pro-rated PTO days in the first year.
• 9 paid company holidays plus 2 additional company-paid choice holidays.
• Benefits start on day one.
• 100% 401K match for the first 4%.

What we're looking for

• Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED)
• Experience: OSHA forklift and HAZMAT certification are a plus, as is a minimum of one year of Crown forklift experience. Experience with a reach truck is also a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable working at elevated heights while using reach/lift trucks in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.
• Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), preferred.
• Crown Reach Truck forklift preferred.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Inbound

Unload trucks, trailers, and freight containers; count products; and compare products to the manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and misshipments on the appropriate forms. They must also be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.

Order Picking

Ensure that the correct product number, quantity, and type (lot, batch, serial number) are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment, such as forklifts, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, overpack, and palletize as required.

Outbound

Compare quantity, labeling, and address with the order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Assign signatures to outbound shipments as needed. Efficiently move products, cartons, and pallets into trailers, rail cars, or containers.

Equipment

Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.

Inventory

Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in the computer.

Other Duties

Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate a shrink-wrap machine. Charge the forklift battery as needed; stack and separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, truck docks, and bays as requested. Performs 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.

Pay Transparency

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $35,500.00 - $56,925.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.