Material Handler- Preserved Materials (US)

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Material Handler to package, pick and process materials within the Preserved Materials Department under the direction of a supervisor, senior technicians and team lead. The Material Handler safely operates appropriate equipment (forklifts, hoists, crane, etc.) required to move materials along production floor and follows all safety rules and practices.

This is a full-time position based out of our West Henrietta, NY location.

Work Schedule: Mon-Friday, 6am-2:30pm with OT and weekends as needed.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Inbound: Move pallets, drums, and containers safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as inventory. Notify supervision of discrepancies and quality issues.
• Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity and type (lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked using RF scanning units. Transport orders to appropriate locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to powered lifts, powered jacks or manual 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 and labeling of orders to ensure out-going shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move product, cartons and or pallets into appropriate areas for processing by other departments.
• 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: Assemble orders according to description using appropriate packaging material. Operate vacuum sealers and other packaging equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• High School education or GED.
• Experience:
• Material handling or related experience.
• Experience operating material handling equipment (i.e. forklifts).

• Certification/s:

• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.

• Additional Qualifications:

• Must be comfortable working with animal carcasses or parts.

• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important.

• Must be able to shift priorities easily.

• Familiarity with warehouse systems.

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The job requires working in heights, exposure to changes in temperature, driving equipment, and maybe exposed to dust, fumes, or gases.

The associate is required to stand and walk for the majority of the working day. The physical requirements of the job are for associates to talk, hear, bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb height, reach above shoulder height, crouch, kneel, balance, and push/pull. Furthermore, the job requires associates to lift/carry/push or pull up to 75 pounds with or without assistance. Associates use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating as well as both feet for repetitive movement operating foots controls. Specific vision abilities required.

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

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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