Material Handler

The Opportunity :

Our team in Batavia is looking for an exceptional person to join their warehouse team as a Material Handler! In this role, warehouse material handlers are responsible for accurately receiving, storing, picking, and shipping products to meet Avantor productivity, quality, safety, and customer service standards.

This position is based in an industrial warehouse setting, and the shift is Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 am 3 : 30 pm CST. Pay is $20.00 per hour!

What we offer :

18 pro-rated PTO days in the first year.

9 paid company holidays plus 2 additional company-paid choice holidays.

Benefits start on day one.

100% 401K match for the first 4%.

What we're looking for :

High School education or GED preferred.

OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.

Comfortable working at elevated heights while using reach / lift trucks in a warehouse setting.

How you will thrive and create an impact :

Warehouse material handlers’ essential duties are to perform various tasks in the warehouse such as but not limited to :

Inbound : Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight, counting products, compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates.

Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary.

All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.

Order Picking : Ensure that the correct product number, quantity, and type (lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked.

Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks.

Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.

Outbound : Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure out-going shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary.

Efficiently move product, cartons and or pallets into trailers, rail cars or containers.

Equipment : Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.

Inventory : Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation.

May key inventory adjustments in computer.

Other Duties : Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine.

Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 75 pounds. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important.

Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.

Must be able to shift priorities easily.

Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

Must have responsible work habits.

Must be familiar with warehouse systems.

Must be available to work any shift.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle.

It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success.

At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement :

We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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