Material Handler

Avantor; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Suwanee, GA is seeking a Material Handler to move raw materials and parts between production areas, prepare schedules for pulling and delivering materials, and operate forklifts and other equipment safely.

You will unload inbound shipments, pick and label orders, and prepare outbound shipments while maintaining inventory accuracy and complying with OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred.
• Experience related to operating powered equipment (reach trucks/order pickers).
• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and verify against manifest; report damages or shortages.
• Select and transport orders using material handling equipment; label and palletize as required.
• Ensure outbound shipments are complete and correctly addressed and loaded.
• Maintain equipment and comply with safety/OSHA standards.
• Keep accurate inventory records and assist in cycle counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA Forklift certification

HAZMAT certification

Job description

The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a Material Handler to expedite the movement of parts and material between production areas by moving raw materials and/or parts. The Material Handler prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. They also safely operate appropriate equipment (forklifts, hoists, crane, etc.) required to move materials along production floor. This role will be a full‑time position based out of our Suwanee, GA office.

Work Schedule

Mon‑Fri, 7am‑3:30pm

How you will thrive and create an impact

Inbound

Unload trucks, trailers, and containers of freight; count 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. Material handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over‑pack, and palletize as required.

Outbound

Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure out‑going shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move product, cartons and/or pallets into trailers, rail cars or containers.

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

Repack or re‑box cases per customer instructions. 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 railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

Education

High School education or GED preferred.

Experience

Related experience to include operating powered equipment: i.e. reach trucks and order pickers required.

Certifications

OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.

Additional Qualifications

Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds. Ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety. Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements. Familiarity with warehouse systems.

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort

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. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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