Position : Material Handler - Req Exp in Materials Distribution (shipping/receiving/inventory)
Location : San Diego, CA
Duration : 12 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
Pay range : $16-20/hr
Shift : 1st Shift (7:30AM-4PM)
Client : Medical Devices Company
Job Category : Industrial
Level of Experience : Entry Level
Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)
Required
- Requires a high school diploma and 2 - 4 years experience in materials distribution (shipping/receiving/inventory) or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- Ability to utilize computer systems, Excel, Word, other software packages. Familiarity with SAP preferred.
Job Description
- Will primarily be responsible to work on routine processes as well as tasks that require some judgment without supervision.
- Receives detailed instructions on new assignments. Responsible for accurate receipt and timely distribution of materials.
- Responsible for knowledge in both receiving and mailroom functions.
- Will unload delivery trucks, verify counts against packing slips and SAP for correct quantities.
- Will inspect packages for damages.
- Must ensure safe and proper handling, storage, and delivery of time and temperature sensitive materials as well as chemicals, biological and radioactive materials.
- Must be able to operate manual material handling equipment such as a pallet jack. Must be able to keep accurate records and have good customer service skills.
- Intermediate computer/data entry skills required.
- Must be able to lift 35 lbs. unassisted, have a valid California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
- This position may require the use of a company vehicle to pick up and transport supplies between buildings.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Sign for materials received, check goods against packing slips and follow procedures for processing materials that do not match or are damaged.
- Assist with unloading of materials from delivery vehicles, verify materials against purchase orders and perform data entry into SAP.
- Process and deliver materials to appropriate personnel.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of incoming chemical, biological, and radioactive materials.
- Ensure appropriate handling and timely delivery of mail, packages, research animals, in-house stock requests, and time/temperature sensitive materials to requesters, mailboxes, and designated drop of points at various on/off site locations.
- Transfer mail, supplies and small quantities of DOT regulated materials between sites on a fixed schedule.
- If applicable, prepare hazardous material shipping papers as per DOT requirements.
- Operate company vehicle in a safe manner. Keep vehicle in clean condition and refuel as necessary.
- Sort and distribute in-coming and out-going U.S. and international mail. Operate postage machine and process invoices when applicable.
- Maintain internal mailboxes where applicable. Ensure names are current and listed in alphabetical sequence.
- Distribution of Copy Paper to designated locations.
- Maintain inventory of all necessary supplies used by the department.
- If applicable, monitor usage and replacement of compressed gases on a manifold system.
- If applicable, deliver full compressed gas cylinders and replace empty cylinders as needed/requested by other departments.
- Notifies appropriate departments of damaged or mixed materials.
- Participates in required training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work and brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.
- Participates in all required workplace safety meetings and training and remains current in knowledge of SOP’s and programs relating to health and safety.
- Notifies Supervisor or designee of problem situations in a timely manner.
- Maintains warehouse areas in a clean and orderly manner.
- May be required to operate a forklift and/or Company vehicle as directed.
- Provides accurate, timely, and courteous service to all customers.
- Follows client Biosciences Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures.
- Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area. Participates in EH&S programs. Notifies supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
- May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as designated by Supervisor.
Knowledge And Skills
- Must have good inter-personal, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to utilize computer systems, Excel, Word, other software packages. Familiarity with SAP preferred.
- Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
- Strong verbal communication skills required.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Basic mathematical skills are required.
- Ability to routinely lift up to 35 pounds unassisted.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Education And Experience
- Requires a high school diploma and 2 - 4 years experience in materials distribution (shipping/receiving/inventory) or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Receiving of temperature sensitive products is preferred.