Material Handler

Lazarus Naturals; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazarus Naturals in Portland is looking for a Material Handler to support production, inventory, and fulfillment operations. This role includes picking production work orders, operating forklifts, and ensuring accurate shipping and receiving documentation according to cGMP standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least 6 months of experience in a controlled warehouse and forklift operation. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months working in a food facility or controlled warehouse.
• Minimum 6 months forklift experience.
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory control systems.
• Understanding of cGMP and safe material handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Pick, stage, and deliver raw materials according to production schedules.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Inspect and verify shipping and receiving documents.
• Follow cGMP and internal handling standards.
• Maintain clear and organized workspaces.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory control

Teamwork and communication

Job description

Job Description

Summary: Material Handler is responsible for supporting production, inventory and fulfillment operations. This role picks production work orders, safely operates forklifts, and delivers materials to fulfillment teams. They are also responsible for ensuring accurate shipping, receiving, and kitting documentation in compliance with cGMP standards.

Reports To

Warehouse Manager

Location

Based in Portland

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, stage, and deliver raw materials and packaging components to designated kitting areas according to production schedules and picklists.
• Operate sit‑down/stand‑up forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move, load, and store inventory safely and efficiently.
• Perform efficient staging, loading, and offloading of inbound/outbound shipments and dock operations.
• Inspect and verify shipping and receiving documents, including BOLs, packing slips, and picklists, to ensure accuracy before loading or accepting deliveries.
• Use Inventory and Warehouse systems to accurately track material movements, confirm picks, and update inventory records.
• Verify picklists, PO receipts, and kitting documentation to ensure correct quantities, lot codes, and batch traceability.
• Follow cGMP, FIFO/FEFO, and internal handling standards to maintain material quality and prevent cross‑contamination or spoilage.
• Maintain clear, organized, and hazard‑free workspaces in compliance with OSHA safety requirements and internal SOPs.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months working in a food facility or controlled warehouse.
• Minimum 6 months forklift experience with forklift must be able to safely operate sit‑down/stand‑up forklifts.
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory control systems (WMS); able to handle picklists, POs, invoices, and shipping documents accurately.
• Understanding of cGMP, FIFO/FEFO, and safe material handling practices in a regulated warehouse environment.
• Flexibility & Work Ethic: Willingness to work flexible schedules and overtime as needed. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills are essential.

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, reach, lift, push, pull and stretch. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.