Material Handler

vwr; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days (18 pro-rated)

9 paid company holidays plus 2 choice

Benefits start day one

401K match (100% up to 4%)

Job summary

Avantor in Batavia, IL is seeking a Material Handler to move parts and materials between production areas, prepare schedules, and safely operate equipment such as forklifts and hoists. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:30 pm CST with occasional overtime; pay is $20 per hour.

The role emphasizes safety and accuracy, with responsibilities including inbound/outbound handling, inventory tasks, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• High School completion or GED is required.
• OSHA forklift certification and HAZMAT certification are a plus.
• Minimum of one year of Crown forklift experience; reach truck experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move goods to storage locations.
• Perform order picking and transport orders using material handling equipment.
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate and properly labeled.
• Maintain and clean equipment, follow safety and quality standards.
• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operator (OSHA certified)

HAZMAT certification

Crown Reach Truck forklift

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.

EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employe