Material Handler - Warehouse Operations

Labcorp; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Madison, WI is seeking a Material Handler for warehouse operations. Responsibilities include receiving, distributing, and managing inventory while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment. The position offers comprehensive benefits for eligible employees and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of continuous work history with receiving and customer service experience in a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Past training and experience operating forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to receiving, distributing, and shipping materials safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload freight, verifying material contents.
• Maintain organization and rotation of stock.

Skills

Active listening

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Order pickers

Pallet jacks

Job description

Overview

Material Handler - Warehouse Operations role at Labcorp.

Location: Madison, WI. Shift: Monday through Friday. Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work as needed.

Position involves receiving, distributing, storing, dispensing, inventory control and/or shipping of samples, supplies, controlled substances, mail and/or other materials to meet company standards of quality, customer service, safety, and productivity.

Responsibilities and duties

• Performs duties related to receiving, distributing, storing, dispensing, inventory control and/or shipping in a safe and efficient manner, following Purchase orders, P-Card or other internal instructions and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Loads and unloads freight; operates material handling equipment safely and ensures equipment is available and in safe working condition.
• Verifies contents of material received under purchase orders.
• Reports shortages, damages, and incorrect shipments on appropriate forms and to designated personnel.
• Uses internal computer systems to enter purchase orders, samples and inventory receipts; prints appropriate paperwork; prepares logs for P-Card, Internet orders and freight receipts; enters requisitions for items based on inventory.
• Delivers materials or samples to proper locations.
• Ensures proper rotation and organization of stock; participates in physical inventories; traces problems related to discrepancies and works with Buyer/RCPs to resolve.
• Confirms internal stock requisitions; picks requested items ensuring correct quantities and types are delivered.
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly work area; assists in maintaining warehouse security; complies with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Performs mail room duties (e.g., prepares manifests for local delivery service, processes bulk mailings, sorts and delivers internal mail, weighs and prepares outgoing mail, operates postal meter).
• Assists with preparing documents and shipments (including dangerous goods); applies shipping permits as needed.
• Maintains records in areas of responsibility (receiving, shipping, picking, mail, controlled substances) and forwards to designated personnel as specified.
• Provides information to internal customers about departmental policies and SOPs.
• Understands cost factors and suggests cost-effective alternatives.
• Works closely with internal personnel to maintain understanding of controlled substance handling and ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and company requirements.
• Manages time and tasks independently with minimal supervision; recognizes unusual situations and acts or notifies supervisor as appropriate.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds routinely.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1-3 years of continuous work history with receiving and customer service experience in a distribution or warehouse environment
• Past training and experience operating forklifts, order pickers and pallet jacks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using barcode/inventory control tracking equipment
• DOT/IATA training certification (preferred)
• Experience in spreadsheet development (preferred)

Skills and Competencies

• Active listening, written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and organized
• Basic computer skills; ability to multitask within multiple systems
• Adaptable to changing duties; follows SOPs but can problem solve as required
• Strong customer service and quality in performance of duties
• Ability to read and record information accurately; basic math skills

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

Working conditions

• Consistent exposure to temperature, dust, noise, and related conditions
• Frequent interruptions and changes
• Ability to respond to alarm alerts when scheduled

Equal Opportunity

Labcorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for applicants with disabilities.