Material Handler

Neogen Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Neogen Corporation in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Warehouse/Materials Handler to support material movement, inventory control, and order fulfillment in a manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent warehouse experience, with ability to read safety rules and basic math, plus maintained forklift certification. The role requires awareness of inventory processes and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent manufacturing/warehouse experience.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy (MS Office, email).
• Forklift certification maintained.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Supply raw materials from the warehouse to manufacturing as required on work orders.
• Unload raw materials from delivery trucks, move raw materials to locations in the warehouse and perform transfer in inventory control system.
• Replenish finished goods from manufacturing to the dedicated warehouse locations and perform transfer in inventory control system.
• Supply inventoried items from Inventory Request Forms.
• Move short, dated product to quarantined locations and perform the inventory transfer.
• Process scrap forms, pulling material, physically disposing of material following company guidelines.
• Will be involved in physical inventories.
• May work with other areas or departments as needed or as assigned.
• Any other assignments or projects as given by supervisor or manager.

Job description

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supply raw materials from the warehouse to manufacturing as required on work orders.
• Unload raw materials from delivery trucks, move raw materials to locations in the warehouse and perform transfer in inventory control system.
• Replenish finished goods from manufacturing to the dedicated warehouse locations and perform transfer in inventory control system.
• Supply inventoried items from Inventory Request Forms
• Move short, dated product to quarantined locations and perform the inventory transfer.
• Process scrap forms, pulling material, physically disposing of material following company guidelines.
• Will be involved in physical inventories.
• Maintain a current valid certification for forklift use.
• May work with other areas or departments as needed or as assigned.
• Any other assignments or projects as given by supervisor or manager.

Skills and Competencies:

Cultural Savvy: Demonstrates and lives One Neogen Pillars of Trust; Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect and Service through all actions, behaviors, and communication.

Communication: Communicates effectively through all necessary messaging and actively listens to others.

Leading Others: Leads by example and creates culture of trust through teamwork.

Decision Making and Problem Solving: Identifies information needed and makes timely decisions. Has knowledge needed to perform responsibilities.

Driving Performance: Drives performance through remaining focused, consistently showing up and timeliness, meeting productivity standards, thinking outside of the box and asking for help when needed.

Organizational Strategy: Understands their role and is actively curious as to how it fits within the organization.

Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or relevant manufacturing or warehouse experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural documents.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform routine, high school level mathematical operations.

Computer Skills: Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and Access Windows 0S, as well as the ability to effectively communicate electronically.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world's best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It's the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.