Sr Material Handler

bioMerieux; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Job summary

bioMerieux in Hazelwood, Missouri, is seeking a Senior Material Handler responsible for shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material movement. This critical role ensures inventory accuracy and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and at least 1 year in warehouse or material handling operations. Key responsibilities include picking, packing, and labeling orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, and adhering to safety policies.

This position offers a pay of $17.50/hr and eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of applicable experience in warehouse or material handling operations.
• Experience with picking, packing, receiving, and inventory control activities.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and label customer orders accurately.
• Receive and process materials from manufacturing and suppliers.
• Stock materials while maintaining 5S standards and inventory accuracy.
• Perform physical inventory counts of raw materials and finished goods.
• Support shipping activities including preparation of carrier documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse and participate in 5S audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

The Senior Material Handler is responsible for performing shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material movement activities in support of manufacturing and distribution operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring inventory accuracy, on‑time order fulfillment, and compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position supports internal and external customers while contributing to bioMérieux’s Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and label customer orders accurately in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines
• Receive and process materials from manufacturing and suppliers, ensuring proper identification and labeling
• Stock materials in designated locations while maintaining 5S standards, inventory accuracy, and safe storage practices
• Perform physical inventory counts of raw materials and finished goods, including warehouse and cooler locations
• Process required documentation to ensure accurate material transactions within ERP/WMS systems
• Support shipping activities, including preparation of carrier documentation and verification of lot numbers and package weights
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse and work areas and participate in 5S audits as required
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures, including cGMP, ISO, and FDA requirements
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and Associate Team Leaders to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Operate material handling equipment and, as required, drive vehicles to transport materials between locations
• Provide training and guidance to other team members
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and inventory control
• Perform all duties in accordance with company quality standards and procedures
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of applicable experience in warehouse or material handling operations
• Experience with ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Experience with picking, packing, receiving, and inventory control activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a regulated manufacturing or distribution environment
• Experience working in environments governed by cGMP, ISO, or FDA requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and ramps
• Ability to wear required PPE for most of the workdayAbility to operate material handling equipment and heavy machinery
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move objects up to 50 pounds
• Domestic and international travel: not required

The pay for this role is between $17.50/hr. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non‑discretionary employer contribution and employer match.