Material Handler

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Jersey Shore (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler at our Jersey Shore, PA facility.

The role focuses on moving materials safely and efficiently, maintaining inventory accuracy in SAP, and supporting multiple production areas including Warehouse, Inspection, Production, and Molding. Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers, staging materials, and keeping work areas clean and compliant with cGMP and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have at least 3 years of material handling experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate the company van.
• Must have at least 3 years of forklift operation experience.
• Must be able to work from heights.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to make sound decisions.
• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime, as needed.
• Must demonstrate reliability with consistent attendance.
• Must be capable of performing all essential job duties effectively and independently.
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills.
• Must have working knowledge of cGMP.
• Must be knowledgeable of and compliant with SOPs relevant to the role.
• Must contribute to Lean Sigma initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Must be able to comply with the company's safety and quality policies, at all times.

Responsibilities

• Move materials between Warehouse, Inspection, Production, and Molding areas while ensuring accurate and timely SAP transactions.
• Perform monthly inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Load and unload trailers, including finished goods for customers and semi-finished products transported to and from outside storage areas.
• Properly stage, stack, and store materials to maintain an organized and safe warehouse.
• Keep warehouse aisles and work areas clear, clean, and free of safety hazards.
• Monitor and replenish copy room supplies, as needed.
• Manage recycling activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Support warehouse operations and provide assistance to other departments, as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Reliability

Computer skills

Safety awareness

cGMP knowledge

SOP knowledge

Lean Sigma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP transactions

Job description

Location: Jersey Shore, PA, US, 17740

Department: Supply Chain

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World war 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Shift

• D Shift: 12-Hour Nights on a 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45PM - 6AM EST.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity Sponsorship is not provided for this opportunity This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days per week 01-Entry Laborers and Helpers Non-Exempt Local

Job Summary

The Material Handler plays an important role in keeping materials and products moving safely and efficiently throughout the facility. This position is responsible for moving materials between Warehouse, Inspection, Production, and Molding areas, completing accurate SAP transactions, maintaining inventory accuracy, and loading and unloading trailers. The Material Handler also helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment and provides support to other departments as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently move materials between Warehouse, Inspection, Production, and Molding areas while ensuring accurate and timely SAP transactions.
• Perform monthly inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Load and unload trailers, including finished goods for customers and semi-finished products transported to and ffrom outside storage areas.
• Properly stage, stack, and store materials to maintain an organized and safe warehouse.
• Keep warehouse aisles and work areas clear, clean, and free of safety hazards.
• Monitor and replenish copy room supplies, as needed.
• Manage recycling activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Support warehouse operations and provide assistance to other departments, as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

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Education

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

• Must have at least 3 years of material handling experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess a valid driver's license with the ability to operate the company van.
• Must have at least 3 years of forklift operation experience.
• Must be able to work from heights.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to make sound decisions within assigned responsibilities.
• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime, as needed.
• Must demonstrate reliability with consistent attendance.
• Must be capable of performing all essential job duties effectively and independently.
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills.
• Must have working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Must be knowledgeable of and compliant with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to the role.
• Must contribute to Lean Sigma initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Must be able to comply with the company's safety and quality policies, at all times.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to stand, twist, bend, reach, push, pull, and walk frequently.
• Must be able to work with items weighing up to 40lbs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the this job.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.