Material Handler II - Stocking (First Shift)

Oxoid Remel Microbiology; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Performance Bonus

Annual merit increase

Excellent Benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Oxoid Remel Microbiology in Lenexa, KS is seeking a warehouse associate to pick, pack and ship customer orders while upholding 5S standards and safety. You will operate RF scanners and pallet jacks, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a climate controlled environment (32°F) with occasional overtime.

This role supports continuous improvement and teamwork across shifts. Qualifications include a high school diploma and 1+ year of relevant experience; shift is Mon–Thu 6am–4:30pm with potential for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working in a 32°F environment.
• Strong reading and basic math skills.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• RF scanners experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders in a timely manner.
• Report in for the shift and maintain on-time attendance.
• Communicate any discrepancies verbally or in writing.
• Load/unload pallets, assist in warehouse tasks as needed.
• Operate RF scanners and use forklift/pallet jack safely.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping standards and a clean work area.
• Follow safety policies and report hazards to management.

Skills

RF scanners

Basic math

Reading English

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Power industrial trucks

Job description

Joining our team, you’ll play an active part in helping to deliver meaningful impact. At Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, we play a crucial role in accurate identification and targeted treatment for diseases, ensuring food and beverage safety, and supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing integrity. Our products and services are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and performance, helping our customers achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.

Shift: Monday thru Thursday 6am-4:30pm

Location/Division Specific Information:

Our team in Lenexa, KS is at the heart of providing microbiology diagnostics for our customers globally.How Will You Make an Impact?:Responsible for accurate picking, packing, and shipping of customer orders. Report in on time for the shift. Be a company advocate for continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Gather and scan products from storage coolers per order process typically reaching up to but not limited to 84 inches high, grasping and gripping.
• Pack and arrange products onto pallets or into varied package sizes.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and efficiently with little supervision, communicating verbally or in writing any discrepancies as needed.
• Obtain, stack and place product on shelves, load/unload courier trucks or assist in warehouse as needed both in cooler (32 degrees Fahrenheit) and Dry Warehouse which is climate-controlled year-round.
• Lift to 50 pounds on a consistent basis.
• Walk and stand up to six (4) hours at a time, up to 12 hours a day, with frequent squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and twisting at waist.
• Accurately and legibly complete company and carrier documentation.
• Push or pull products on a cart, weight of up to 250 pounds to push and 250 pounds to pull.
• Push pallet jack with weight up to 1200 pounds.
• Load refrigerated trailer trucks with pallets of products.
• Maintain department and work area to 5S housekeeping standards.
• Listen to and follow written and verbal instructions given in the English language.
• Report any actual or potential safety hazards to management.
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities.
• Read, understand, and utilize both RF scanners and computers.
• Complete work as dictated by customer needs beyond normal shift hours, willingness to volunteer for other areas/shifts.
• Utilize forklift/power industrial trucks safely, when/if required.
• In addition, other duties may be assigned as the need arises.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• 1+ year of relevant work experience required.
• Possess good number recognition abilities.
• Possess basic knowledge of English and math and ability to read.
• Ability to navigate and understand basic computer programs.
• Ability to work in an environment with temperature at 32 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 40 hours per week.
• Heavy lifting walk and standing with frequent squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and twisting at waist with occasional climbing on footstool.
• This role is located in a cave environment.

What We Offer:

Compensation:

• Competitive Pay.
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.
• Excellent Benefits.
• Medical benefits.
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to build on more than 100 years of microbiology excellence. With a broad portfolio of instruments, services, and global resources, we’re steadfast in our commitment to helping you succeed. Together, we can cultivate a thriving microbiology culture that supports you today, tomorrow, and for life. Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, is now under the ownership of Astorg, a leading private equity firm with deep healthcare sector expertise and proven track record in diagnostics. With the continuity of trusted brands, established expertise and a long-standing reputation in microbiology, we’re looking for talented people to join us as we enter our next chapter of growth. Come and be part of what’s next for our company.