Material Handler

About The Role

This individual will play a key role in the support of manufacturing of high-volume Point of Care Test Strip manufacturing. They will prepare materials required to maintain a continuous supply of materials to the strip factory and packaging line, operating various material handling equipment related to warehousing activities.

• Picking of production orders and timely delivery of materials needed for strip factory and packaging.
• Location integrity and FIFO (First In, First Out) practices must be used when picking, moving, or storing material.
• Perform cycle counts as needed.
• Processing receipts of raw materials.
• Shipping finished goods to customers using SAP/Process Weaver.
• Preparing finished goods pallets for inter-plant transfers.
• Consolidate raw materials, increasing space utilization.
• Competent with SAP Warehouse Management module, including use of barcode RF scanners for transactions.
• Keeping inventory accurate; locations neat and organized; warehouse clean.
• Put away materials from incoming inspection, receiving, and production floor.
• Help manage materials in the warehouse.
• Primary backup to Group Leader. Responsible for data entry, receiving, inter-plant transfers, shipping of finished goods (ASN manifest), and primary contact for distribution-related issues.
• Ensure a safe working environment, reporting unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Carry out any task assigned by management deemed relevant to the position.
• Back-fill within the department due to absenteeism or vacation of other employees.

• Ability to operate specialized equipment typically used in warehousing.
• Strong attention to detail, following instructions from verbal and written procedures.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to work with little supervision and work in a team environment.
• Must be reliable and possess a positive, can-do attitude.
• Must have the ability to quickly adapt and learn new skills.
• Participation in continuous improvement activities.
• Must have a sense of urgency with strong time management skills.
• Knowledge of quality system requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping domestically using UPS World Ship and Fed Ex Café.
• Basic computer skills;
  Microsoft Office a plus.
• SAP experience strongly recommended.
• High standard for personal performance.

• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions including standing, walking, lifting, and bending for an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be physically fit enough to climb ladders, operate a hand jack, and spend a lot of time on your feet.
• Forklift certification a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Inventory Management Systems preferred.
• The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request.

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA and Billerica, MA offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

On-site in our Billerica, Manning Road facility.

$22 - $24 per hour.

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.