Material Handler (6:00pm-6:00am)

B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

B. Braun Medical Inc. in Allentown, PA is seeking a Material Handler to support manufacturing by moving, storing, and tracking materials to meet production schedules and customer demands.

This onsite role requires working the rotating schedule and weekend shifts as needed. The position involves receiving, staging, transporting, replenishing, and documenting material transactions while maintaining inventory accuracy and collaborating with Production, Planning, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or inventory control preferred.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and material handling practices.
• Ability to complete inventory transactions accurately and maintain records.
• Basic computer skills and inventory tracking system familiarity.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work non-standard schedules, overtime, or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production areas are supplied with materials and inventory for daily operations.
• Move, stage, replenish, and transport materials between warehouse, stockroom, and production areas.
• Receive, verify, and document material transactions in company systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Support cycle counts, stock checks, and inventory reconciliation.
• Operate material handling equipment safely per safety policies.
• Maintain accurate records of movements and production support activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Warehouse teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for inventory accuracy and waste reduction.

Skills

Inventory control

Material handling

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Non-standard schedules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

ERP

Warehouse management systems

Job description

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

Company: B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC

Job Posting Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Functional Area: Production

Working Model: Onsite

Days of Work: Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Rotating

Shift: 3/4 X 12

Relocation Available: No

Requisition ID: 13692

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary

The Material Handler plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring the timely movement, storage, and availability of materials needed to meet production schedules and customer demands. This position is responsible for receiving, staging, transporting, replenishing, and tracking materials throughout the manufacturing process while maintaining inventory accuracy and compliance with company procedures. The Material Handler works closely with Production, Warehouse, Planning, and Quality teams to support operational efficiency, product quality, and safety objectives. This is an onsite position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

In This Role, You Will Have the Chance To:

• Ensure production areas are supplied with the materials, components, and inventory required to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Move, stage, replenish, and transport materials between warehouse, stockroom, and production areas while maintaining proper inventory controls.
• Receive, verify, and document material transactions accurately using company systems and established procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, discrepancies, or potential supply issues to appropriate personnel.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock checks, material reconciliation, and inventory tracking activities.
• Operate material handling equipment and tools safely while adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of material movements, inventory transactions, and production support activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S and workplace safety standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, efficiency, safety, and waste reduction.

Essential Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, inventory control, material handling, or a related environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and material handling practices.
• Ability to accurately complete inventory transactions and maintain detailed records.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and inventory tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work non-standard schedules, overtime, or weekends as business needs require.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance.

Preferred Experience Includes

• Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environment.
• Experience with SAP, ERP, warehouse management systems, or inventory control software.
• Forklift and/or Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operating experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles.
• Experience supporting production operations through material replenishment and inventory management activities.

Knowledge & Skills

• Applies working knowledge of material handling, inventory control, and warehouse practices.
• Follows established procedures and work instructions to ensure inventory accuracy and material availability.
• Maintains a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrates attention to detail when handling materials, performing inventory transactions, and maintaining documentation.
• Uses sound judgment to identify and elevate inventory discrepancies, shortages, or process concerns.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and production demands.
• Interacts regularly with supervisors, peers, production personnel, warehouse staff, and cross-functional teams.

Why Join B. Braun

At B. Braun, your work supports the manufacturing of products that improve patient care around the world. You'll join a team dedicated to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement while working in a collaborative environment built on our Sharing Expertise® philosophy. B. Braun offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Hourly Pay-

$23.31

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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