Material Handler
Avantor
Summary
Avantor is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Material Handler to support warehouse and production operations at our Sparks, Nevada facility. In this role, you will receive, move, store, pick, pack, and ship materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and following company and OSHA safety requirements. You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment to keep products and materials moving safely and efficiently.
Job description
How You Will Thrive and Create an Impact
- Receive inbound shipments: Safely unload trucks, trailers, and containers; count and inspect products; compare shipments with manifests; and document shortages, damage, mis-shipments, or other discrepancies.
- Store and move materials: Transport products to designated storage, staging, production, or shipping areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, cherry pickers, or other approved equipment.
- Pick and prepare orders: Verify product numbers, quantities, lots, batches, and serial numbers; package, label, stencil, tag, band, bundle, wrap, overpack, and palletize orders as required.
- Process outbound shipments: Confirm quantities, labels, addresses, weights, and documentation; arrange carrier pickup; and safely load shipments into trucks, trailers, railcars, or containers.
- Maintain inventory accuracy: Keep accurate records, enter shipping and receiving data, process purchase-order receipts, support cycle counts and physical inventories, and ensure proper stock rotation.
- Use shipping systems: Enter required information in SAP / WMS inventory and shipping systems, UPS shipping software, and HAZMAT shipping software.
- Maintain products and equipment: Repack or re-box products, consolidate damaged goods, operate shrink-wrap equipment, charge forklift batteries, and separate usable and damaged pallets as needed.
- Support a safe, organized warehouse: Maintain clean equipment, docks, bays, trailers, and work areas; report security, health, or safety concerns promptly; and comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.
Physical and Work Requirement
This position requires regular use of material-handling equipment and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper techniques. The successful candidate must be able to work safely and accurately in a fast-paced warehouse environment, manage competing deadlines, and perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- 1-3 years of experience working in a warehouse environment
- Forklift experience required
- OSHA forklift and HAZMAT certifications preferred
- Familiarity with warehouse and inventory systems
- Experience with SAP or similar systems is a plus
- Effective reading and writing skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work accurately while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to use proper lifting techniques to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work assigned shifts and consistently follow safety procedures
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Public Transit Access
Company overview
Avantor is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Founded in 1904 as J.T. Baker Chemical Company, the company has evolved into a Fortune 500 organization with operations in over 30 countries and serving more than 300,000 customer locations worldwide. Avantor's comprehensive portfolio supports virtually every stage of research, development, and production activities across biopharma, healthcare, education, government, and advanced technology sectors. The company specializes in providing high-purity chemicals, laboratory equipment, single-use bioprocessing systems, and specialized services that enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. With approximately 14,500 employees globally, Avantor plays a crucial role in supporting scientific innovation, including significant contributions to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing through its synthetic lipid production capabilities. The company went public in 2019 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AVTR.