Material Handler

Avantor; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Paris, KY is seeking a Material Handler to move materials between production areas under supervision, ensuring timely flow of parts and raw materials. The role requires operating forklifts and related equipment, loading inbound shipments, and maintaining inventory accuracy while observing safety rules.

The position supports shift hours of Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and requires good reading comprehension of SOPs, with a focus on safety and teamwork in a loud industrial

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required.
• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and follow safety-focused directions.

Responsibilities

• Inbound: unload shipments and verify with manifest for damage or dates.
• Order picking: select correct product and move to shipping with equipment.
• Maintain equipment and keep an orderly warehouse; follow OSHA rules.
• Inventory: assist with cycle counts and stock rotation.
• Other duties as assigned in a fast-paced warehouse.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

SAP familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity: Avantor is seeking a Material Handler for the Paris, KY site. The Material Handler will work under close supervision, expedites the movement of parts and material between production areas by listing or otherwise moving raw materials and/or 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, crane, etc.) required to move materials along production floor. Follows all safety rules and practices.

Shift: Monday - Thursday Hours: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

What we're looking for Education: High School education or GED required OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 50 pounds. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important. Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements. Must be able to shift priorities easily. Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements. Must have responsible work habits. Familiar with warehouse systems (SAP) Computer skills a plus

How you will thrive Warehouse Operator’ essential duties are to perform various tasks in the warehouse such as but not limited to:

Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight, counting products, compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. 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) of product are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.

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 computer.

Other Duties: Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret SOP’s, coverage, documents, and regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the public. Skill and ability to meet people and listen.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Understanding of metric system measurements is beneficial.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER: Skill and ability to type. Skill and ability to operate a computer. Skill and ability to organize and prioritize work. Skill and ability to meet deadlines and operate office equipment. Skill and ability to use Microsoft office tools and company software.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions) The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The job requires working in heights, exposure to changes in temperature, driving equipment, and maybe exposed to dust, fumes, or gases. The associate is required to stand and walk for the majority of the working day. The physical requirements of the job are for associates to talk, hear, bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb height, reach above shoulder height, crouch, kneel, balance, and push/pull. Furthermore, the job requires associates to lift/carry/push or pull up to 75 pounds with or without assistance. Associates use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating as well as both feet for repetitive movement operating foots controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

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