Material Handler - Day Shift

BioFire Diagnostics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diagnostics is seeking a warehouse associate to manage inventory and shipping operations. Responsibilities include receiving shipments, packing orders, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates need a high school diploma and should be able to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits

11 paid holidays

160 hours of paid time off

Annual bonus

9.5% 401k company contribution

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Onsite cafeteria with daily food stipend

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 0+ years of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks is highly desired.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and deliver orders for manufacturing.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Assure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Data Entry

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

RF Scanners

Job description

Benefits at bioMerieux:
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
11 paid holidays
160 hours of paid time off
Annual bonus
9.5% 401k company contribution with no vesting period
Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
Onsite cafeteria with daily food stipend

Position Summary & Responsibilities:
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.

Normal working hours will be 6:00am-6:30pm working a 2-2-3 schedule

• 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.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety standards and adheres to all safety policies, rules, regulations, and procedures
• Monitors warehouse space requirements and assist with maintaining proper warehouse utilization
• Exhibit safe work habits while maintaining a clean, near 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
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management

Education, Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED with 0+ years of warehouse and forklift experience
• Experience in warehouse and operating the equipment below is highly desired
  
  • Long John/High Rise - Ride on stand up pallet jack
  • Pallet Jack
  • Forklift
  • Able to safely operate Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) including narrow aisle reach trucks in all directions
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to perform basic math and data entry
• Good communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and use of RF scanners