Material Handler 2

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The Material Handler 2 will execute receiving, inspection, storage, distribution and/or shipment of materials and/or samples in a GMP regulated environment.  This role executes core tasks with minimal supervision and guidance. The Material Handler 2 ensures materials and/or samples are received, stored, distributed and/or shipped to support Testing Operations within BioReliance and our clients.  Specific responsibilities include:

Receive materials, client samples and/or internal finished goods daily. Check and process received items in line with appropriate quality procedures (physical / quantity check and paperwork verification). ​

Ensure inventory is stored and distributed in line with agreed quality / regulatory compliance (e.g. GMP material control, temperature control) and provide traceability through maintenance of accurate system transactions (ERP or LIMS).  ​

Maintain stock accuracy at all times through timely system maintenance such as cycle counting and routine disposal. ​

Actively maintains a clean, audit ready and safe work environment including equipment monitoring/maintenance under the responsibility of the department ​.

Perform inter-site transfer of samples or materials between departments. May be completed via internal transportation or courier. ​

Operate material handling equipment as necessary (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack, dock lever, etc.) ​

Notifies relevant personnel immediately and escalate to Supervisor/Manager should a deviation or other unexpected observation occur. ​

Communicate and interact professionally with all levels of the organization. This includes timely communications and responses via business applications. ​

Perform tasks in accordance with SOPs and regulations (e.g. cGMP and GLP) and complies with company Quality and EHS regulations and procedures.   ​

Supports and/or leads small department continuous improvement or business projects as agreed by line management with a view to streamlining processes, making cost savings or reducing waste.

Supports deviation investigations and implementation of corrective actions and can open related Quality Management System records.

Maintains all records and archives as appropriate following the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Supports Internal/Client/Regulatory audit tours.

Mentors others in relevant Supply Chain processes

Pick, pack and ship (domestic/international) materials in line with client requirements and in accordance with relevant shipping SOP documentation and regulations.

Communicates with Customer & Client Support Managers, Labs, PM and other BioReliance sites regarding outgoing shipments.

Troubleshoots courier and/or delivery issues.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

HS Diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience in a logistics or warehouse role

OR ​

Associates degree in any discipline with 1+ years of experience in a logistics or warehouse role

Preferred Qualifications:

Domestic and international shipping experience.

Prior experience in a Life Science or Biotechnology role.

Working knowledge of basic computer systems (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and databases such as Oracle ERP or LIMS.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Comfortable working in PPE as required (lab coat, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, etc.)

Dangerous Goods shipping certification or ability to pass certification process.

Pay Range for this position: $21-$33/hour

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click  here .

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!