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

CBRE Group, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Medical and dental benefits

PTO

401K

Comprehensive training

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Material Handler at our US pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Durham, NC. The role requires 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm or 6pm-6am) and involves handling high-value finished goods with extreme care, shipping and receiving, and data entry into inventory systems.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, 5 years of forklift experience (certification preferred), and knowledge of GMP/GDP processes.

Qualifications

• 5 years forklift experience required.
• Experience with GMP/GDP processes preferred.
• Pharmaceutical or high-dollar regulated product experience required.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate standing forklift, load/unload high-dollar finished goods with care.
• Assist with loading/unloading merchandise from trucks.
• Pack/unpack shipments; process, scan, and shelve parts; enter data into inventory systems.
• Maintain clean and safe work environments and stockroom.
• Merge existing stock to improve space usage; follow defined procedures under supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pharmaceutical handling

Data entry/inventory systems

Communication skills

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.