Material Handler

Avantor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage Day 1

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Avantor in Boston, MA is hiring a Material Handler to support daily receiving, storage, and material issuance in a cGMP warehouse. You will handle inventory control, data entry in ERP (SAP/Oracle), and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness for manufacturing and labs.

The role requires you to perform cycle counts, manage lot tracking, and maintain strict safety and documentation practices in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a cGMP supply chain environment.
• Experience with inventory management, material handling, warehouse operations in regulated settings preferred.
• Proficient use of ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle) for inventory transactions and data management.
• Experience with barcode scanning and handheld data collection devices.
• Intermediate Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and Outlook skills.
• Knowledge of FIFO, FEFO, lot tracking and expiration management.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and issue materials per cGMP guidelines.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Operate ERP and warehouse management systems to process transactions.
• Proficiently use barcode scanners and handheld devices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and address discrepancies.
• Support material transfers, packaging, and cold chain requirements.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and safety regulations.

Skills

GMP compliance

Inventory management

ERP systems (SAP MM/Oracle)

Barcode scanning

Excel (Pivot/VLOOKUP)

Warehouse operations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP MM

Oracle

Warehouse management system

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Boston, MA Shift: Monday - Friday 1st shift Hourly pay range: $27 - $29

Benefits:

Health & Wellness Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Wellness programs Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1 Time Off Paid Time Off (PTO) Company-paid holidays Choice holidays Financial Well-Being Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Commuter benefits 401(k) retirement plan Tuition assistance Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

What we’re looking for

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 1 years’ experience working within a cGMP supply chain environment and/or with GMP regulations required. Experience in inventory management, material handling, warehouse operations or supply chain in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated environment preferred.
• Proficient use of ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle or equivalent) for inventory transactions, reporting and data management
• Experience with barcode scanning, warehouse management systems and handheld data collection devices. Experience in Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Supply Chain
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data filtering) and Outlook
• Working knowledge of chemical storage, segregation, compatibility and SDS reference procedures
• Understanding of FIFO, FEFO, lot tracking and expiration management principles
• Familiarity with cycle counting methodologies, variance investigation and root cause analysis
• Must complete Avantor onboarding, safety and inventory specialist certification within 90 days

Environmental working conditions and physical requirements: Typically works in a customer laboratory or warehouse environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. The role requires the associate to talk, hear, bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder height, kneel, balance, and push or pull. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds (23 kg) with or without assistance. Stand and walk for extended periods across a customer facility. Use both hands for repetitive grasping and manipulation. Operate basic warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this position, you will support the daily receiving, storage, and material issuance activities at customer facilities, following a varied set of procedures. Tasks include the management and processing of critical materials (storage, handling, inventory control and distribution) used in laboratory and production environments, including consumables, chemicals, solvents and reagents. The position will be required to perform and document daily warehouse operations in a cGMP environment, while maintaining high level of attention to detail, good documentation practices, and ability to follow procedures as written. The Material handler gowns into classified clean-room environments to perform inventory and replenishment activities, and also investigates discrepancies, resolves inventory variances, addresses supplier-related issues and adjusts storage protocols as needed. This position requires daily interactions with manufacturing staff, Planning, Procurement, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and other Materials Management staff to ensure material needs are met. Maintain stock of vendor managed inventory in designated areas to include stock procurement, kanban management, and stock rotation. Disinfect material prior to transfer into classified areas. Support the receipt, labeling, storage, and issuance of raw materials and components per cGMP guidance and applicable procedures. Perform cycle counts and participate in inventory reconciliation efforts Support the picking of materials per manual requests or ERP generated move orders and stage kits for Manufacturing activities. Provide support for handling of raw materials, cleaning reagents, gowning supplies and consumables, including sanitization of all items being transferred into the cleanrooms. Ensure that all required materials and PPE are available for GMP cleaners before end of shift. Ensure all warehouse and cleanroom storage areas are inspection and audit ready. Execute real time transactions in the ERP system (Oracle) and related warehouse management system. Ensure accurate inventory is maintained and inventory discrepancies are communicated. Participate in customer operational meetings, presenting inventory performance data and improvement initiatives Respond to customer inquiries about material availability, lead times and sourcing alternatives Ensure compliance and execution against all SOPs related to GMP warehouse operations. Ensure materials are shipped in correct temperature conditions and are handled appropriately. Safely operate all motorized equipment including forklift trucks, electric pallet jacks, lifts, and company vehicles. Remain current on DOT and Hazmat regulation. Operates in 2 to 8C and -20C cold rooms with appropriate PPE. Support the transfer of LN2 dewars and operation of controlled rate freezers (CRF) in support of drug product storage. Performing cold chain pack-outs for drug product shipments Identify process inefficiencies in inventory control, storage management and distribution workflows Propose and implement improvements using Lean principles and root cause analysis techniques Escalate service delivery concerns or customer relationship issues to the Lead or Supervisor promptly.

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 $49,000.00 - $79,350.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action 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.

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Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.