Material Handler

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector seeks a Material Handler in Williamsport, PA to manage the flow of products within manufacturing areas. The role includes shipping and receiving responsibilities, utilizing a high level of accuracy, with no minimum experience required. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No minimum experience needed; prior experience in material handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control flow of products and materials to/from manufacturing areas.
• Undertake supply of goods using pallets, ensure FIFO system.
• Pick, label, and prepare products for shipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Title: Material Handler

Requisition ID: 70049

Location:

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US

Department: Supply Chain

Description:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

Schedule- 8 hour 2nd shift

In this role, you will control flow of products and materials to and from manufacturing areas. Ship, receive, label, and properly store products and materials. Load and unload trucks. Operate industrial forklifts in a safe and professional manner. Transport supplies, tooling and equipment as required. Maintain high accuracy level on paperwork and electronic transactions / records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Production, supply, and warehouse tasks.
• Undertake the supply of goods to manufacturing and production areas with pallets, work in process product, packaging supplies and other materials as and when required.
• Maintain FIFO (First in First Out) system for supplying materials.
• Maintain acceptable conditions of warehoused items.
• Maintain orderly stock placement and ensure products remain damage free.
• Shipping and receiving tasks.
• Pick, label, and prepare product for shipment.
• Ensure accuraccy of prepared shipments and all customer requirements are met.
• Load product, materials or equipment on freight carriers ensuring all are damage free prior to shipping.
• Unload inbound materials, equipment, and supplies ensuring all are damage free prior to acceptance. Verify accuracy of paperwork, label and put away materials.
• Utility tasks.
• Assemble and supply cardboard / packaging to the production floor as required.
• Collect and process scrap for trash or recycle as needed.
• Remove scrapped cardboard from the production floor, load and empty cardboard compactor.

Education

• Highschool Diploma or GED required

Work Experience

• No min experience required
• Prior experience in material handling preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A learning mindset
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.