Material Handler
Company: Avantor
Location: Missouri City
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
The Opportunity:Avantor is looking for a Material Handler in our
Nusil site. This role will be a full-time position based in
Missouri City, Texas. You will have the opportunity to work closely
with a very dynamic team in a great environment. NuSil is involved
in healthcare, aerospace and biotech. There is an opportunity to
help change and save lives with the work that is done on a daily
basis. If you have material handling, shipping and/or receiving
experience in a large warehouse environment - let's talk!The
Opportunity:Avantor's warehouse center is part of our Distribution
and Logistics team. This team supports the innovation and growth
objectives of major laboratories across the globe by helping with
the integration of new technology solutions into their lab
processes and operations.What we're looking for:
- Education: High school or GED is required.
- Experience: Work experience of at least 6 months in
distribution.
- Certification(s): None required.Preferred Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar position
preferred
- OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus
- KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the
job competently)
- Requires knowledge of inventory management procedures and
general warehousing terminology and practices.
- Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel) and
spreadsheets are vital.
- Interpersonal and communication skills are important.
- Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems
required.
- Accuracy and thoroughness required with great attention to
detail.
- Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 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 available to work any shift.How you will thrive and
create an impact:
- Warehouse Inventory Control material handlers' essential duties
are to perform various tasks in the warehouse such as but not
limited to:
- Maintains and updates inventory records.
- Creates efficient and accurate inventory management
procedures.
- Reconciles inventories to book records and adjust when
necessary.
- Coordinates the annual physical inventory procedures.
- Performs weekly cycle counts and makes system adjustments, as
necessary.
- In conjunction with DC Supervisor, implements a loss prevention
program.
- Makes recommendations to the DC Supervisor on programs to
improve inventory management. Maintains tight security over the
inventory.
- Ensures that only authorized personnel have access to inventory
records.
- Conducts any search to locate products within the system.
- Adjusts records when there are discrepancies and takes steps to
correct and prevent discrepancies. Supervises the inventory quality
and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly
reports.
- Develops a program to audit returns and move returned product
to its proper location. When necessary, processes proper
documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction. Takes
appropriate action on product that is not in saleable
condition.
- Develops all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate
accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts
and adjustments.
- Communicates timing of physical inventories and any
variances.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret SOP's, coverage,
documents, and regulations. Ability to write reports and business
correspondence. Ability to effectively establish rapport, present
information and respond to questions from managers, clients,
customers, and the public. Skill and ability to meet people and
listen.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to
perform these operations using units of American money and weight
measurement, volume, and distance. Understanding of metric system
measurements is beneficial.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
detailed and uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to
deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in
standardized situations.
- Skill and ability to type. Skill and ability to operate a
computer. Skill and ability to organize and prioritize work. Skill
and ability to meet deadlines and operate office equipment. Skill
and ability to use Microsoft office tools and company software.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.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 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.For more information about
equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal
Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster
Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.3rd
Party Non-Solicitation Policy:By submitting candidates without
having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job
requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor
recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted
candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor
works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative
to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not
be accepting any form of solicitation.
Keywords: Avantor, Missouri City , Material Handler, Professions , Missouri City, Texas
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