Material Handler

Avantor; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with matching contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness reimbursement program

Easy access to public transit

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 4:

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a dependable Material Handler for our Sparks, NV facility. You will receive, move, store, pick, pack, and ship materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and OSHA safety standards.

The role involves operating forklifts and other equipment on a Monday–Friday schedule in Sparks, NV. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in warehousing, forklift experience, and familiarity with SAP or similar systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years in a warehouse environment.
• Forklift experience required; OSHA forklift and HAZMAT certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory systems; SAP or similar is a plus.
• Effective reading and writing skills; ability to follow instructions.
• Basic math; accurate work under deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work assigned shifts and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound shipments; unload, count, inspect, and document discrepancies.
• Store and move materials to designated areas using approved equipment.
• Pick and prepare orders with correct quantities, lots, and serials.
• Process outbound shipments; confirm details and arrange carrier pickup.
• Maintain inventory accuracy; perform cycle counts and data entry.
• Use SAP / WMS and shipping software for data entry.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety per OSHA standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

OSHA forklift certification

HAZMAT certification

SAP or similar systems

Reading & writing skills

Basic math

Lift up to 50 pounds

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Material Handler to support warehouse and production operations at our Sparks, Nevada facility. In this role, you will receive, move, store, pick, pack, and ship materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and following company and OSHA safety requirements. You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment to keep products and materials moving safely and efficiently.

This role will be a full-time position based out of Sparks, NV.

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Easy access to public transit
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 4:30PM

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Forklift experience required; OSHA forklift and HAZMAT certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory systems; experience with SAP or similar systems is a plus.
• Effective reading and writing skills, with the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills and the ability to work accurately while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work assigned shifts and consistently follow safety procedures.

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

• Receive inbound shipments: Safely unload trucks, trailers, and containers; count and inspect products; compare shipments with manifests; and document shortages, damage, mis-shipments, or other discrepancies.
• Store and move materials: Transport products to designated storage, staging, production, or shipping areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, cherry pickers, or other approved equipment.
• Pick and prepare orders: Verify product numbers, quantities, lots, batches, and serial numbers; package, label, stencil, tag, band, bundle, wrap, overpack, and palletize orders as required.
• Process outbound shipments: Confirm quantities, labels, addresses, weights, and documentation; arrange carrier pickup; and safely load shipments into trucks, trailers, railcars, or containers.
• Maintain inventory accuracy: Keep accurate records, enter shipping and receiving data, process purchase-order receipts, support cycle counts and physical inventories, and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Use shipping systems: Enter required information in SAP / WMS inventory and shipping systems, UPS shipping software, and HAZMAT shipping software.
• Maintain products and equipment: Repack or re-box products, consolidate damaged goods, operate shrink-wrap equipment, charge forklift batteries, and separate usable and damaged pallets as needed.
• Support a safe, organized warehouse: Maintain clean equipment, docks, bays, trailers, and work areas; report security, health, or safety concerns promptly; and comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.

Physical and Work Requirement

This position requires regular use of material-handling equipment and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper techniques. The successful candidate must be able to work safely and accurately in a fast-paced warehouse environment, manage competing deadlines, and perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life‑changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

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