Materials Management Specialist

Merck; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck in North Carolina seeks a warehouse materials handler to verify, receive, and issue direct materials and finished goods. You will use barcodes, SAP, and forklifts to support production and packaging, while maintaining accurate inventory and cycle counts.

A high school diploma is required, with the ability to lift up to 30 kg, flexibility for overtime, and independent work capability. Salary range varies with bonuses and incentives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Skilled use of basic computer systems with good working knowledge of Windows and SAP is desired.
• Individual must be willing to work independently with little supervision.
• Must have strong mathematical skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and good communication skills.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule which requires last minute overtime to support warehouse operations.
• One year shipping/receiving experience using stand-up narrow aisle and sit-down lift truck preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies, identifies, and inspects materials and supplies referring to purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Prepares receiving report form and enters data in the computer system.
• Reconciles shortages and damaged materials; processes direct materials for lot trace and sampling using bar code labels and scanners.
• Transports material to floor/rack storage location and to production lines; issues material to production.
• Performs inventory cycle counts and loads finished goods for shipment; uses SAP to determine batch numbers and quantities.
• Supports packaging line schedules and performs discards of bulk product.

Skills

Barcodes

Computer Systems

Finished Products

Forklift Operations

GMP

Inventory Control Management

Logistics Coordination

Materials Handling

Product Requirements Management

Shipping and Receiving

Shipping Documents

Space Utilization

Warehouse Administration

Warehouse Shipping and Receiving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview - Basic Functions & Responsibility

Essential Function(s) Includes, But Is Not Limited To

Verifies, identifies, and inspects a wide variety of incoming direct and indirect materials and supplies referring to purchase orders and shipping documents. Prepares receiving report form and enters data in the computer system. Reconciles/reports shortages and damaged materials. Processes direct materials for lot trace and sampling using bar code labels and scanners. Transports material to floor/rack storage location using a swing-reach (operates at heights up to 32 feet), stand-up narrow aisle, or sit-down lift truck. Selects and issues material to production. Processes returned production material back to storage. Performs inventory cycle counts as requried. Loads trailer load quantities of finished goods for shipment. All tasks require a working knowledge of a bar code application and associated PC screens. Must have physical ability to transfer containers, weighing up to 30kg. from pallet to pallet. Have ability to prepare and present safety talks and other presentations to team members. Monitors production lines and determines the next process order that will run on the line. Orders components from the warehouse for each process order on the packaging lines. Utilizes the SAP system to determine the batch number and quantities of each item. Determines the time and location for each order. Transports each pallet of components to different staging locations. Issues and returns components to each line per the product specifications. Uses the PI Sheet and various SAP screens to issue each component by pallet. Issues and returns labels to support packaging operations. Supports the receipt and storage of labels for production. Performs product changeovers to support schedules established by the Planning Department. Uses line status boards to determine Packaging line schedules. Performs discards of all bulk product.

Education/Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent education required. Skilled use of basic computer systems with good working knowledge of Windows and SAP is desired. Individual must be willing to work independently with little supervision. Must have strong mathematical skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and good communication skills. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule which requires last minute overtime (daily or weekend) to support warehouse operations. One (1) year shipping/receiving experience using stand-up narrow aisle and sit-down lift truck preferred.

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The salary range for this role is: $47,600 - $75,100

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills

• Barcodes
• Computer Systems
• Finished Products
• Forklift Operations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Inventory Control Management
• Logistics Coordination
• Materials Handling
• Product Requirements Management
• Shipping and Receiving
• Shipping Documents
• Space Utilization
• Warehouse Administration
• Warehouse Shipping and Receiving

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

NA

Job Posting End Date

11/18/2026

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Requisition ID

R426656