Material Handler
West Pharmaceutical Services
Summary
The Material Handler plays an important role in keeping materials and products moving safely and efficiently throughout the facility. This position is responsible for moving materials between Warehouse, Inspection, Production, and Molding areas, completing accurate SAP transactions, maintaining inventory accuracy, and loading and unloading trailers. The Material Handler also helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment and provides support to other departments as needed.
Job description
Job Summary
The Material Handler plays an important role in keeping materials and products moving safely and efficiently throughout the facility. This position is responsible for moving materials between Warehouse, Inspection, Production, and Molding areas, completing accurate SAP transactions, maintaining inventory accuracy, and loading and unloading trailers. The Material Handler also helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment and provides support to other departments as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently move materials between Warehouse, Inspection, Production, and Molding areas while ensuring accurate and timely SAP transactions.
- Perform monthly inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Load and unload trailers, including finished goods for customers and semi-finished products transported to and from outside storage areas.
- Properly stage, stack, and store materials to maintain an organized and safe warehouse.
- Keep warehouse aisles and work areas clear, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Monitor and replenish copy room supplies, as needed.
- Manage recycling activities in accordance with established procedures.
- Support warehouse operations and provide assistance to other departments, as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
Education
A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Work Experience
Must have at least 3 years of material handling experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must possess a valid driver's license with the ability to operate the company van.
- Must have at least 3 years of forklift operation experience.
- Must be able to work from heights.
- Must be a strong team player with the ability to make sound decisions within assigned responsibilities.
- Must be flexible and willing to work overtime, as needed.
- Must demonstrate reliability with consistent attendance.
- Must be capable of performing all essential job duties effectively and independently.
- Must be proficient in basic computer skills.
- Must have working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Must be knowledgeable of and compliant with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to the role.
- Must contribute to Lean Sigma initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Must be able to comply with the company's safety and quality policies, at all times.
Physical Requirements
Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects. Must be able to stand, twist, bend, reach, push, pull, and walk frequently. Must be able to work with items weighing up to 40lbs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 years of material handling experience
- Valid driver's license with ability to operate company van
- At least 3 years of forklift operation experience
- Ability to work from heights
- Strong team player with sound decision-making ability
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
- Reliable with consistent attendance
- Ability to perform essential job duties effectively and independently
- Proficient in basic computer skills
- Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Knowledgeable of and compliant with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Contribute to Lean Sigma initiatives and continuous improvement
- Comply with safety and quality policies
- Ability to stand, twist, bend, reach, push, pull, and walk frequently
- Ability to work with items weighing up to 40lbs
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Leadership Development
- Skill Certification Opportunities
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Training And Development
Company overview
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative, high-quality injectable pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, the company serves as a trusted partner to both established and emerging drug developers, ensuring the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients worldwide. With approximately 10,000 team members across 50 sites globally, West delivers billions of components and devices annually, supporting pharmaceutical companies in their mission to bring critical therapies to market. The company operates as a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included in the S&P 500 index, generating approximately $2.95 billion in net sales in fiscal year 2023. West specializes in pharmaceutical packaging systems and delivery systems, focusing on injectable drug containment solutions that meet stringent regulatory requirements and quality standards.