Material Handler - 2nd Shift

vwr; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Bakersfield, CA is hiring warehouse material handlers to accurately receive, store, pick, and ship products in a busy warehouse. This entry-level role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to Avantor standards for productivity and quality.

You will unload inbound shipments, perform order picking with MHE, verify lot/serial data, and participate in outbound processing and inventory tasks. A strong safety mindset and readiness to lift 50 pounds are essential.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred.
• Entry-level 1-2 years’ experience; eager to start a warehouse career.
• OSHA forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.
• Warehouse/distribution experience a plus.
• Experience with MHE such as reach trucks and order pickers is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and follow safety directions.

Responsibilities

• Inbound: unload shipments, count products, compare to manifest, report shortages or damages.
• Order Picking: verify product number, quantity, and type; transport orders with equipment.
• Outbound: ensure shipments are complete and correct; sign for outbound as needed.
• Equipment: maintain equipment in clean, safe condition; operate according to OSHA.
• Inventory: keep records, assist in cycle counts, rotate stock.
• Other Duties: repack, repair damaged goods, operate shrink-wrap, assist as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

MHE experience

Manual lifting

Following directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reach truck

Order picker

Pallet jack

Job description

The Opportunity:

Warehouse material handlers accurately receive, store, pick, and ship products to meet Avantor standards for productivity, quality, safety, and customer service. This position is based in an industrial warehouse setting and involves a wide range of flexible warehousing duties.

What we’re looking for

• Education: High School education or GED preferred.
• Experience: Entry-level 1-2 years’ experience - Open to those who are eager to start their career in the warehouse industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.
• Warehouse/distribution experience a plus.
• Experience with MHE, such as reach truck operators and order pickers, is a plus.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 50 pounds. The ability to follow directions, with an emphasis on safety, is extremely important.
• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, and containers of freight; count products; and compare them to the manifest to check shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also, sign for inbound shipments when necessary. Move all inbound shipments safely to storage locations and stack them efficiently as store merchandise.
• Order Picking: Ensure the correct product number, quantity, and type (lot, batch, serial number) 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. Materials 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 outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound, as necessary. Efficiently move products, cartons, and 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 inventory and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in the computer.
• Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases with customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate a shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and/or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks and bays as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $35,500.00 - $56,925.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.