Material Handler - 1st Shift

bioMerieux Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Discount Programs

Parental Leave

Job summary

bioMerieux Inc. in Durham, NC, is seeking a Material Handler to support receiving, picking, shipping, and inventory control within our manufacturing and packaging operations.

You will move materials, process stock transfers, operate material handling equipment safely, and ensure GMP compliance; no prior experience is required, though warehouse experience and WMS/RF knowledge are preferred.

Competitive benefits and a bonus program are offered as part of BioMerieux's Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No previous experience required.
• Warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
• Knowledge of WMS and RF scanners preferred.
• DOT, IATA, ISO, FDA knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and deliver orders for direct materials used in Manufacturing and Packaging Lines.
• Process Stock Transfer Orders to Distribution Center.
• Move material to storage bins or staging areas per SOPs.
• Ensure quality and GMP compliance in shipping and receipt.
• Receive goods, verify against shipment records, inspect condition.
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment safely.
• Manage material flow in manufacturing areas per guidelines.
• Monitor warehouse space and maintain proper utilization.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and safe work habits.
• Perform data entry, cycle counting, and forklift battery maintenance.
• Assess safety risks to meet HSE policies.
• All work performed per quality procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail orientation

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

RF scanners

PIT operation

Job description

Material Handler

Position Summary

General areas of responsibility include receiving supplier shipments; picking internal customer orders; shipping, and inventory organization, management and control. Positions in the warehouse are responsible for the efficient use of the organization's storage and distribution facilities. Responsible for inspection, identification, and delivery to stocking locations. Picks and stages finished goods Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) for loading and shipping.

Primary Duties

• Pick, pack, and deliver orders for direct materials used in Manufacturing and Packaging Lines.
• Process Stock Transfer Orders to Distribution Center.
• Move material to storage bins or staging areas with proper equipment following all SOPs.
• Assure quality, accuracy, and compliance with GMP's in shipping, receiving and the warehouse operation while maintaining a timely throughput of operations.
• Accurately receives goods, verifies items against the record of shipment, and inspects condition.
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment in a safe manner.
• Handles and maintains flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas according to established guidelines.
• Monitors warehouse space requirements and assist with maintaining proper warehouse utilization.
• Exhibit safe work habits while maintaining a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• Other responsibilities include data entry, cycle counting, and forklift battery maintenance.
• Assess safety and environmental risks to ensure tasks adhere to HSE policies and HMS.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience

• No previous experience required.
• Warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and use of RF scanners preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT, IATA, ISO, FDA preferred.

Education & Training

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Work experience accepted in lieu of a degree: No.

Key Skills (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Detail orientation to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work.
• Informing others by sharing clear, timely information to ensure alignment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Easily accessible and open to communication.
• Consistently uphold and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMerieux promotes.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

Travel Requirements

• Domestic travel required: 0%
• International travel required: 0%
• Total travel required: 0%

Additional Working Conditions

• Able to safely operate Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) including narrow aisle reach trucks in all directions.
• Must be able to safely and effectively handle box cutters and/or similar tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct supervision: 0 (Not applicable)
• Indirect supervision: 0 (Not applicable)

Reports To

Manufacturing Production - Management 1

The pay for this role in the state of North Carolina is $18.00-$22.80/hr. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMerieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

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