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Material Handler (Second Shift
Job in
Devens, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01434, USA
Listed on 2026-07-31
Listing for:
Avantor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-31
Job specializations:
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Warehouse
Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Devens
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Avantor is seeking a Material Handler (Second Shift) to be responsible for the
accurate receiving, storing, picking, and shipping of products to meet standards
of productivity, quality, safety, and customer service.
This is a full-time position based out of our Devens, MA location.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 3:45pm-2:15am.
How you will thrive and create an impact:
* Inbound:
Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight, counting products,
compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or
production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and
mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also be able to sign for inbound
shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage
locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.
* Order Picking:
Ensure that the correct product number, quantity and type
(lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked. Transport orders to
shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment
such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks.
Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band,
bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.
* Outbound:
Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure
out-going shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound
as necessary. Efficiently move product, cartons and or pallets into trailers,
rail cars or containers.
* Equipment:
Maintain equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operate
equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA
requirements.
* Inventory:
Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories
and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments
in computer.
* Other
Duties include:
Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions.
Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap
machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from
bad pallets when necessary; clean work area as requested.
What we’re looking for:
* Education:
* High School education or GED.
* Experience:
1-3 years of warehousing experience.
* Certifications:
OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.
* Additional Qualifications:
* Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds.
* The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely
important.
* Must be able to shift priorities easily and to use hands and feet
simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
* Familiarity with warehouse systems.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates
whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges
relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient
treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk
his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy
hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited
opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your
career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable
and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career
growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of
your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$35,500.00 - $56,925.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant…
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