Material Handler

In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location:

Boston, MA Shift: Monday - Friday 1st shift Hourly pay range: $27 - $29

Health & Wellness Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Wellness programs Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1 Time Off Paid Time Off (PTO) Company-paid holidays Choice holidays Financial Well-Being Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Commuter benefits 401(k) retirement plan Tuition assistance Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 years’ experience working within a cGMP supply chain environment and/or with GMP regulations required. Experience in inventory management, material handling, warehouse operations or supply chain in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated environment preferred.
• Proficient use of ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle or equivalent) for inventory transactions, reporting and data management
• Experience with barcode scanning, warehouse management systems and handheld data collection devices. Experience in Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Supply Chain
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data filtering) and Outlook
• Working knowledge of chemical storage, segregation, compatibility and SDS reference procedures
• Understanding of FIFO, FEFO, lot tracking and expiration management principles
• Familiarity with cycle counting methodologies, variance investigation and root cause analysis
• Must complete Avantor onboarding, safety and inventory specialist certification within 90 days

Environmental working conditions and physical requirements:
Typically works in a customer laboratory or warehouse environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. The role requires the associate to talk, hear, bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder height, kneel, balance, and push or pull. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds (23 kg) with or without assistance. Stand and walk for extended periods across a customer facility. Use both hands for repetitive grasping and manipulation. Operate basic warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack.

Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this position, you will support the daily receiving, storage, and material issuance activities at customer facilities, following a varied set of procedures. Tasks include the management and processing of critical materials (storage, handling, inventory control and distribution) used in laboratory and production environments, including consumables, chemicals, solvents and reagents.

The position will be required to perform and document daily warehouse operations in a cGMP environment, while maintaining high level of attention to detail, good documentation practices, and ability to follow procedures as written. The Material handler gowns into classified clean-room environments to perform inventory and replenishment activities, and also investigates discrepancies, resolves inventory variances, addresses supplier-related issues and adjusts storage protocols as needed.

This position requires daily interactions with manufacturing staff, Planning, Procurement, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and other Materials Management staff to ensure material needs are met. Maintain stock of vendor managed inventory in designated areas to include stock procurement, kanban management, and stock rotation. Disinfect material prior to transfer into classified areas. Support the receipt, labeling, storage, and issuance of raw materials and components per cGMP guidance and applicable procedures.

Perform cycle counts and participate in inventory reconciliation efforts Support the picking of materials per manual requests or ERP generated move orders and stage kits for…