Material Handler

CBRE; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid holidays

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a material handler to move products and supplies in a laboratory setting at a pharmaceutical site. You will handle chemicals, lab supplies, and pressurized gas cylinders while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include pallet prep, material staging, wrapping for shipment, daily forklift inspections, and ensuring accurate, timely movement of production materials. A high school diploma and physical fitness are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2-3 years of job-related experience.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Understanding of routines, procedures, and systems required.
• Ability to explain detailed information clearly to the team.
• Intermediate problem-solving skills without supervisory approval.
• MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.

Responsibilities

• Timely & accurate movement of semi-finished & finished product, components, & label control material & production-related materials.
• Pallet prep and removal of wrap and corner boards.
• Operate 8 hr shifts and replenish material staging area.
• Wrap palletized product for shipment and inspect forklifts daily.
• Maintain training status and follow safety and environmental requirements.
• Obtain and maintain powered industrial truck certifications; trash removal.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

General math skills

Explain detailed information clearly

Intermediate problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE material handler you will perform general Material Handling activities including Support Movement of products and supplies in and around a Laboratory setting at a pharmaceutical company. This could include Chemicals, Lab supplies and pressurized gas cylinders as well as other duties.

As a CBRE material handler you will perform general Material Handling activities including Support Movement of products and supplies in and around a Laboratory setting at a pharmaceutical company. This could include Chemicals, Lab supplies and pressurized gas cylinders as well as other duties.

Relationship

Reports to Supervisor, Material Handling.

What You Will Do

• Timely & accurate movement of semi-finished & finished product, components, & label control material & production-related materials
• Pallet prep.
• Removal of wrap and corner boards.
• Ability to work 8 hr. shifts.
• Material staging area replenishment.
• Wrapping of palletized product in preparation for shipment.
• Daily inspections of the forklifts, warehouse, cold rooms, & freezer.
• Maintain up to date training status.
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain up to date Powered industrial truck certifications.
• Trash removal.

Safety

• Maintain and promote a Safety performance culture that is best in class.
• Use appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Maintain a clean and hazard free work area.
• Understand the operation, inspection, and daily maintenance of powered Industrial trucks.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED with 2-3 years of job-related experience.
• Physical requirements to include stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs.
• An established understanding of work routines and standards and applying skills and knowledge in a range of processes, procedures, and systems are required.
• Requires intermediate problem-solving skills with the capacity to review and select solutions from available options without supervisory approval.
• Ability to explain detailed and complicated information within the team in a clear and concise manner.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with a robust inquisitive mindset.
• General math skills. Ability to calculate advanced figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups. or complicated information within the team.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Benefits

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, paid holidays and more...
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).