Material Handler - 3rd Shift

bioMerieux Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Retirement plan

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Discount programs

Parental leaves

Job summary

BioMerieux Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to join our warehouse team in North Carolina. You will receive supplier shipments, pick internal orders, ship finished goods, and manage stock transfer orders (STOs) for loading and distribution.

The role emphasizes accuracy, GMP compliance, and safe operation of material handling equipment. The position requires minimal prior experience; forklift/WMS knowledge and DOT/IATA/FDA awareness are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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 receive goods, verify items against the record of shipment, and inspect condition.
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment in a safe manner.
• Handle and maintain flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas according to established guidelines.
• Monitor warehouse space requirements and assist with maintaining proper warehouse utilization.
• Exhibit safe work habits while maintaining a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Job description

Material Handler

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.

Experience

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

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.

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 hourly. 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

BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at [phone], by email at [emailprotected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).