Material Technician Job Village of East Syracuse New York USA,Manufacturing / Production

Material Technician

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay: Up to $23.75/hour
Employment Type: Contract

Sapphire Recruitment is hiring a Material Technician
to support material handling and warehouse operations in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This position is responsible for safely receiving, moving, storing, freezing, thawing, and shipping materials while following established procedures, GMP requirements, and safety standards.

Responsibilities include:

Receive, store, transfer, and prepare materials for production and shipment.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material‑handling equipment.
Support inventory control and material transactions using SAP or similar systems.
Perform freezing, thawing, and shipping activities for pharmaceutical materials.
Work in cold rooms, freezers, warehouse areas, and controlled manufacturing environments.
Follow detailed SOPs, documentation requirements, and GMP procedures.
Maintain accurate records and report safety, quality, or equipment concerns.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements.
Work collaboratively with team members and communicate production status as needed.

Qualifications:

College degree required.
Previous warehouse, material handling, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
GMP experience is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets and web-based applications.
Dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a team environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and other physical tasks.
Comfortable working around cold temperatures, chemicals, and required PPE.

Some overtime, weekend, or holiday work may be required based on business needs.

Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE. #mfg
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