Materials Management Specialist

1000 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC; Wilson (NC); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support receiving, staging, and shipping of materials for packaging lines. You will operate lift trucks, verify parts against POs, and enter data in SAP to track inventory.

The role requires attention to detail, flexibility for overtime, and adherence to GMP and safety rules. 1st shift, on-site at Wilson, NC, with broad warehouse responsibilities.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• One (1) year shipping/receiving experience using stand-up narrow aisle and sit-down lift truck preferred.
• Skilled use of basic computer systems with good working knowledge of Windows and SAP is desired.

Responsabilidades

• Receives a variety of incoming materials and prepares reports in the computer system.
• Transports materials to floor/rack storage using lift trucks and loads trailers with finished goods.
• Verifies, inspects, and issues components for packaging lines and uses SAP screens for batch numbers and quantities.

Conocimientos

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

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

Windows

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

Basic Functions & Responsibility: Essential function(s) includes, but is not limited to: Receives a variety of incoming materials. Prepares reports and enters that data into a computer system. Transports materials to floor/rack storage using lift truck. Processes returned materials to storage. Loads trailer with finished goods. Orders and issues all components for the Packaging lines. Receives, stores, and issues all labels for the Packaging process.

Primary Activities

Primary activities include, but are 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.

Salary

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.

Benefits

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

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions position specific.

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

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.