Truck Driver - Material Handler (1st Shift)

Terumo BCT, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Truck Driver/Material Handler to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately managing materials within the facility, ensuring smooth operations and safety compliance. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of material handling processes. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to employee growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to unlock your potential and contribute to the well-being of patients worldwide.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, no prior experience needed.
• Previous experience with SAP ERP and material handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and control materials within the facility.
• Perform inventory counts and assist in material handling.
• Follow safety guidelines and handle hazardous materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Material handling knowledge

ERP system proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP ERP system

Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)

Job description

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates are proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture, and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits, and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow, and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Consider joining our team and unlock your potential.

Truck Driver/Material Handler

8am - 4:30PM Mon-Fri

JOB SUMMARY

Working within established procedures and guidelines, this position is responsible for accurately identifying, controlling, and moving stocks around the plant and recording those movements in the relevant computer systems. This role also performs inventory counts and assists in the root cause investigation of discrepancies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Accurately identify all materials within the facility and control their physical location.
2. Move materials around the plant by manual physical transport requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling.
3. Perform data entry transactions within the relevant computer systems to ensure accurate record keeping.
4. Assist all areas/departments with material support for ECOs, samples, projects, and/or plant tests.
5. Assist in resolution of problems encountered pertaining to material handling and inventory control.
6. Perform inventory counts and assist in the root cause investigation of discrepancies.
7. Follow all safety guidelines and handle hazardous materials following established safety requirements.
8. Follow all company policies and established operating procedures for the assigned material handling operations.
9. Requires the ability to work any shift or material handling area to meet business requirements.
10. Requires the ability to work overtime to meet business requirements.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

May be required to handle, collect, label, and/or transfer hazardous chemical waste following established procedures and guidelines. Requires the ability to successfully complete training on hazardous chemical waste.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Experience

No prior experience required. Previous SAP ERP system experience is preferred. Previous experience working in a material handling role preferred. Previous experience working within a high volume repetitive manufacturing environment preferred. Previous experience working within a truck driving role operating box trucks and tractor trailers is preferred.

Skills

Ability to consistently demonstrate attention to detail with a high level of accuracy. Working knowledge of the regulatory requirements and operating procedures for the material handling operation in which assigned. Ability to learn and operate all necessary tools and equipment for the material handling operation in which assigned. Ability to gain a clear understanding of traceability of materials, the FIFO (First In First Out) process, and how this process relates to production. Skilled to make decisions when working with supervisors, leads, engineers, and all others pertaining to parts exchange and how it affects material movement and inventory accuracy. Ability to read, interpret, and understand the production schedules and how they affect Material Handling. Ability to learn and become proficient with the ERP system and all other software applications relevant to the area. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires Terumo BCT licensing to operate PITs (Powered Industrial Trucks). Requires a valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), subject to all Department of Transportation required random drug/alcohol screening, as well as a DOT physical.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity.

Must be able to work in a clean room environment, adhere to associated policies, and perform gowning of clean room attire in the allotted time prior to start up. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and transport up to 500 pounds by carts/racks, up to 1,500 pounds by pallet jack, and up to 5,000 pounds by electric pallet jack. Requires good manual dexterity and visual acuity including the ability to distinguish colors. Requires the ability to regularly perform repetitive motions. Must be able to work under fluorescent lighting. Must be able to maintain pace with the material demands of the production facility. Requires the ability to sit or stand through the duration of a shift.

Additional Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in an environment where exposure to moving mechanical parts, high and/or precarious places, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and/or radiation, and vibration may exist.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range: $23.77 – Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Target Bonus on Base: 5.0

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life, and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental, and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance, and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals, and offering those extra touches for convenience, security, and overall peace of mind.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service.