Material Handler

Veranova; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Veranova is hiring a Material Handler to move raw materials, intermediates, final products, and waste within the facility to support production at our New Jersey site. You will work with production technicians, assist cleanroom activities, and ensure safe, compliant handling of hazardous materials throughout the warehouse, production floors, and vaults.

Responsibilities include weighing and packaging materials, bulk tank operations, waste management, and coordinating with QA and EHS teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in shipping/receiving or related field, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of general safe practices for chemical handling and storage and related regulations (DOT/DEA/FDA/EPA)
• Familiarity with reading Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and PPE usage

Responsibilities

• Work with safety as the number one priority while maintaining compliance with SOPs and regulations.
• Weighing, pre-packaging, transporting of materials for API processing.
• Container handling and moving around the site to support production.
• Bulk solvent tank farm operations (filling, emptying, cleaning bulk tanks).
• Waste management throughout production and RCRA areas.
• Staging of containers for outgoing shipments.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Lead, Production Supervisors, technicians, EHS, QA, and Inventory Specialist; handle hazardous materials and stop work if unsafe conditions are found.
• Escalate raw material issues to Warehouse Lead and QA; help prevent delays by staging material.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Chemical handling knowledge

Regulatory compliance

MSDS literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Join us on our mission to enable current and next‑generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.

Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.

12 Hour Day Shift, 2‑2‑3 Schedule

Role Overview

The incumbent will be responsible for transporting raw materials/intermediates/final products/waste throughout the facility to support production. Main areas of work will include warehouse/production floor/CS & PGM vaults/RCRA pads. The material handler will work with production technicians to deliver raw materials to the reactor train when charging is required. The material handler will also transport drums of intermediate and final product between the cleanrooms and the vault to support production technicians while they are performing cleanroom activities such as milling and packaging. The incumbent will be responsible for retrieving empty totes/drums and staging them in the production area for waste drum off. They will also be responsible for moving all waste drums/totes to the RCRA pad and staging them for outbound Hazardous Waste shipments.

Core Responsibilities

• Work with safety as the number one priority while maintaining compliance with Company SOPs and security guidelines as well as 49 CFR, DOT, DEA, OSHA, FDA and State, Federal and regulations.
• Weighing, pre‑packaging, transporting of materials for API processing.
• Container handling and moving around the site to support production.
• Bulk solvent tank farm operations. (Filling, emptying, cleaning bulk tanks)
• Waste management throughout the production and RCRA areas.
• Staging of containers for outgoing shipments.
• The Material Handler will work closely with the Warehouse Lead, Production Supervisors and technicians, as well as the EHS team, Quality Assurance and Inventory Specialist. This role involves handling of several dangerous chemicals. The Material Handler must always be alert and understand what actions to take in emergency situations. This role has the authority to stop work if unsafe conditions are found.
• This is a critical role for the business. Material Handlers must work safely and efficiently to help the Production team keep processes moving and on schedule. They are responsible for escalating any raw material issues to the Warehouse Lead, Inventory Specialist, and Quality Assurance. It is an expectation that the Material Handlers think ahead, to help prevent delays on deliverables (e.g., Work with Production to stage material).
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in shipping/receiving or related field, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of general safe practices for chemical handling and storage and related state, federal, DOT, DEA/FDA and EPA regulations governing the handling and shipping of controlled, toxic and hazardous materials.
• Familiarity with reading Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• General knowledge of chemical safety such as PPE usage; incompatibilities; hazard classification (i.e., flammable; combustible; corrosive; explosive), etc.

The salary range for this role is $25/hr–$28/hr. This range represents a good‑faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In exceptional cases, compensation may exceed the stated range.

All full‑time employees are eligible to participate in our annual incentive bonus program. Bonus targets vary by career level and are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & wellness benefits; access to mental health resources and wellness programs; generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
• Financial Wellness: Veranova is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. This includes a competitive base salary, eligibility for performance‑based bonuses, and an attractive 401(k) plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role, and are based on market data, internal equity, and role‑specific factors. Final compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, education, and business needs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Inclusive Culture: At Veranova, an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We welcome people with diverse experiences and perspectives who share our mission to improve and save lives. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Veterans, first responders, and those transitioning from military to civilian life bring valuable skills that strengthen our team.

Additional Information

Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.

If you have any doubts or concerns about the authenticity of a job posting, please reach out to our HR department: [e-mail] (US).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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