Material Handler
NextPhase Medical Devices LLC
Summary
The Material Handler is a person who has been assigned to utilize the ERP system for accurate material movement transactions and the physical delivery components, materials or supplies to the various manufacturing cells within the value stream. The position may also support shipping and receiving as required and will participate in cycle count activities when needed.
Job description
Job Summary and Objectives
The Material Handler is a person who has been assigned to utilize the ERP system for accurate material movement transactions and the physical delivery components, materials or supplies to the various manufacturing cells within the value stream. The position may also support shipping and receiving as required and will participate in cycle count activities when needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Delivers components to the production line to keep the production lines continuously moving
- Perform accurate, contemporaneous transactions in our ERP system
- Must understand the lean concept and importance of pace
- Must have the ability to see, report and correct abnormalities in inventory
- Count inventory on all production lines including clean room lines
- Make sure items are moved physically and electronically with accuracy as component count and lot number control is critical
- Participate in cycle count activities as needed
- Support shipping and receiving processes as needed
- Escalate issues quickly
- Look for ways to continuously improve processes
Required Qualifications and Work Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0-2 years' field experience
- Must be able to safely operate a forklift, pallet jack and other material equipment
- Ability to learn ERP system and process basic transactions
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be neat and organized
- Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications and Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Operations or related field
- Knowledge of and experience using IQMS or equivalent ERP system
- Experience in the medical device manufacturing industry
- Experience in contract manufacturing
Physical Demands
- Full range of motion for wrist, hand, and finger dexterity.
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Ability to regularly lift/push/carry on average 30 pounds and at times up to 45 pounds.
On-Site/Remote Attendance
This position requires 100% on-site attendance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0-2 years' field experience
- Must be able to safely operate a forklift, pallet jack and other material equipment
- Ability to learn ERP system and process basic transactions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be neat and organized
- Basic computer skills
Company overview
NextPhase Medical Devices LLC is a leading North American contract manufacturer specializing in low- to medium-volume complex medical devices. Founded in 2017 through the acquisition and integration of Nexcore Technology and Phase 2 Medical Manufacturing, the company operates as a portfolio company of Kidd & Company. Headquartered in Mansfield, Massachusetts with additional facilities in Rochester, New Hampshire and Tijuana, Mexico, NextPhase serves as a full-service outsourcing partner for medical device OEMs. The company focuses exclusively on medical device design, development, and manufacturing, offering comprehensive services from concept ideation and feasibility analysis through design, development, LEAN-focused manufacturing, assembly, and aftermarket services. NextPhase specializes in both electromechanical devices (EMD) and single-use disposable devices (SUD) across diverse clinical areas including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and aesthetic medicine. With over 20 years of collective experience, the company maintains ISO 13485:2016 certification, FDA registration, cGMP compliance, and operates ISO Class 7 & 8 clean rooms to ensure regulatory compliance and product quality for Class I, II, and III medical devices.