Warehouse Operator (Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm)

Polyzen, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid breaks

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Health insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Polyzen, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operator to support medical manufacturing warehouse operations.

You will handle receiving, shipping, staging, and data entry in the ERP system, while maintaining FIFO inventory and ensuring traceability through lot numbers and expiration dates. The role requires 1–2 years of warehouse experience in manufacturing, experience with UPS/FedEx shipping and label machines, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma is required.
• 1–2 years of warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years of experience with UPS/FedEx shipping and label machines.
• Experience with international shipping and required shipping documentation — Proforma and Bill of Ladens.
• Experience in cycle counts, lot-number tracing, and monitoring expiration dates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP software (IQMS) or other business software.
• Non‑expired driver’s license and tow motor experience.
• Certified forklift and pallet jack operator preferred.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain first in–first out control of inventory and document material lot numbers and expiration dates.
• Manage the movement of goods from receipt to shipment across staging areas.
• Organize, stock, and maintain inventory levels accurately.
• Participate in cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Assist in managing expiring inventory and timely dispositions.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and outgoing products for defects or damage.
• Ensure accurate packing slips and verification of part numbers and shipping locations.
• Provide shipment status updates in cross‑functional meetings.
• Assist in hazardous material handling and disposal.
• Conduct safety checks on packaging, racks, and equipment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

UPS/FedEx shipping

ERP software

Driver's license

Forklift operation

Cycle counts

Shipping documentation

Inventory management

Education

GED/high school diploma

Tools

IQMS ERP

Label machines

Pallet jack

Job description

Who we are:

Polyzen is a leading developer and manufacturer of customized polymer-based materials, films, components, and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our range of materials and processing technologies allow us to provide optimum solutions for innovation-driven companies, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to major medical device manufacturers. From prototype development through full‑scale production, we take pride in our quality, technical expertise, and customer service, and we strive to provide the best value throughout the product life cycle.

1st shift Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

About the role:

The Warehouse Operator supports the site's medical manufacturing warehouse operations. Daily operations consist of receiving, shipping, staging raw materials in cleanrooms, working within an ERP system to input, sort, and organize shipping data, loading and unloading products, and performing additional warehouse‑related activities.

What you will do:

• Maintain first in‑first out control of inventory. Enter inventory transactions (in or out) directly into the computer system; utilize bar code labels and scanners to track inventory and maintain traceability through proper documentation of material lot numbers and expiration dates.
• Manage the physical movement of goods from receipt to shipment, the incoming staging area, and from the finished goods staging area to storage areas.
• Organize, stock, and maintain inventory levels accurately.
• Assist in the Cycle Count process: Participate in root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences; Partner with Warehouse Lead to develop and implement goals related to inventory accuracy.
• Aid in managing inventory that is nearing expiry to ensure timely dispositions.
• Perform inspections on incoming raw material and outgoing product for defects or damage as part of the processing packages and shipments of orders.
• Ensure packing slips, both incoming and outgoing, are properly recorded and stored; this includes verification of part numbers, quantity amounts, and shipping locations are all accurate.
• Participate in Ship on Time Meetings as needed; provide status updates to Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality functions with shipment updates.
• Assist in the management of chemical/hazardous material dispending and disposal.
• Perform safety checks on the packaging, storage racks, material handling, equipment, and overall warehouse areas.

Who you are:

• GED or high school diploma required
• One (1) to two (2) years of warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.
• One (1) to two (2) years years of experience with UPS/FedEx shipping and label machines
• Experience with international shipping and required shipping documentation – Proforma and Bill of Ladens
• Experience in performing cycle counts, lot number tracing, and monitoring material expiration dates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications, IQMS and ERP software, or other business‑related software programs.
• Non‑expired Driver’s License and Tow Motor Experience.
• Certified forklift and pallet jack operator preferred.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Perks / Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Breaks
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) with excellent company match
• Health Insurance with multiple plans to choose from
• Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability