Warehouse Material Handler: Pack, Pick & Ship Tasks

Avantor; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a driven Material Handler for its West Henrietta, NY site. The role involves packing, picking, and processing materials in the Preserved Materials Department under supervision. You will operate forklifts and related equipment, adhering to safety standards and procedures.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with potential overtime and weekend work as required. You will support inbound, picking, outbound, and inventory processes while maintaining equipment and stock

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in material handling or related roles is preferred.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts).
• Must be comfortable working with animal carcasses or parts.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is essential.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.
• Familiarity with warehouse systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inbound: move pallets, drums, and containers to storage locations.
• Notify supervision of discrepancies and quality issues.
• Order Picking: verify product number, quantity, and lot/serial details using RF scanning.
• Transport orders with pallet jacks or powered equipment to appropriate locations.
• Label, stencil, tag, wrap, and palletize as required.
• Outbound: confirm orders match quantities and labeling; assign signatures as needed.
• Move products and cartons to processing areas.
• Equipment: maintain and operate equipment safely per OSHA standards.
• Inventory: keep records, assist in cycles and counts, rotate stock.
• Other duties: assemble orders and operate packaging equipment.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Safety-conscious

Education

High School education or GED

Tools

RF scanning units

Powered lifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

Avantor is seeking a driven Material Handler for its West Henrietta, NY site. The role involves packing, picking, and processing materials in the Preserved Materials Department under supervision. You will operate forklifts and related equipment, adhering to safety standards and procedures.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with potential overtime and weekend work as required. You will support inbound, picking, outbound, and inventory processes while maintaining equipment and stock