Material Handler - Expert Forklift experience required. GMP Pharma Client Site.

CBRE; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

PTO

401K

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Material Handler for a fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the United States. This role supports shipping and receiving within the Supply Chain, with 12-hour day or night shifts (6am-6pm, 6pm-6am) in Durham, NC.

The candidate must have 5+ years of forklift experience (certification strongly preferred), experience with high-dollar regulated products, and a solid understanding of GMP/GDP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of forklift experience in a high-dollar regulated environment.
• Pharmaceutical or similar high-dollar regulated product experience.
• GMP experience; GDP documentation practices strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate standing forklift, loading/unloading delicate high-dollar finished goods.
• Assist with loading/unloading merchandise from trucks.
• Pack/unpack shipments, scan, and enter data into inventory systems.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment; sweep floors.
• Maintain stockroom and optimize space usage by merging stock.
• Follow defined procedures and processes under supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a critical role at one of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the US, offering strong career advancement potential. Day shift or night shift available. 12 hour shifts, 6am-6 pm and 6pm-6am.

• Must have 5 years highly trained forklift experience, forklift certification strongly preferred.
• Must have Pharmaceutical or similar high dollar regulated product experience.
• Must have full understanding of GMP/GDP Processes.

About The Role

As a CBRE Material Handler, you’ll provide service and support to the warehouse by handling shipping and receiving tasks. This job is part of the Supply Chain function. They are responsible for maximizing the effectiveness of the organization’s supply chain.

What You’ll Do

• Operate standing forklift, loading and unloading delicate high dollar finished goods on pallets requiring extreme care in handling. No impacts to the pallet or contents.
• Assist with loading and unloading merchandise or material from trucks.
• Help pack and unpack shipments. This includes processing, scanning, and shelving parts, pulling orders, and entering data into the inventory control systems.
• Maintain clean and safe working environments. Sweep floors.
• Maintain upkeep of stockroom and other storage areas and merge existing stock to improve space usage.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED with 5 years years of job-related experience.
• Must have 5 years highly trained forklift experience, forklift certification strongly preferred.
• Must have Pharmaceutical or similar high dollar regulated product experience.
• Must have GMP experience, strongly prefer GDP (good documentation practices)
• Physical requirements to include stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Why CBRE?

CBRE is the premier provider of Facilities Management and related Supply Chain Services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

• Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
• First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).