Material Handler

Interested in a career that matters?

Are you passionate about ensuring materials are received, inspected, and managed accurately in a regulated manufacturing environment? Join our warehouse and operations team where your work helps maintain the flow of critical materials that support quality production and customer satisfaction.

As a Material Handler within our receiving team, you will play an important role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting compliance standards, and ensuring materials are safely received and stored. Working closely with colleagues across operations, quality, and supply chain functions, you will help create a safe, organized, and efficient workplace where teamwork and accountability drive success.

The role & your impact

In this hands-on operational role, you will be responsible for the receipt, inspection, documentation, and movement of materials throughout the warehouse. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help ensure materials meet company and regulatory requirements before entering production or inventory.

Your key responsibilities in this role

• Receive, inspect, and document inbound shipments.
• Record shipment information including weights, discrepancies, damages, and storage details.
• Review Purchase Orders, Packing Slips, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and Certificates of Conformance (COCs).
• Maintain receiving records and related shipment documentation.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Track inbound deliveries and support daily receiving schedules.
• Report non-conforming or defective materials to supervisors and document findings in the appropriate quality systems.
• Coordinate returns of non-conforming materials to suppliers.
• Locate, move, and store materials within the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Drive company vehicles within the state of Wisconsin when required.
• Support additional warehouse and operational activities as needed.

What you'll need to be successful in this role

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in receiving, warehouse operations, or a similar role.
• Experience working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably within dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, food, or related industries.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements, inspection practices, sanitation standards, product safety, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Forklift experience operating sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and powered hand jacks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Flexibility to support varying work schedules when business needs require.

Additional skills & interests we value

• Experience with inventory control and warehouse management processes.
• Experience with quality documentation and non-conformance reporting systems.
• Previous experience in dietary supplement, food, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Continuous improvement mindset and interest in process optimization.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What we offer you

At Novonesis, you'll join a collaborative environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are valued every day. We believe in developing our people through continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to expand skills and responsibilities. You will work alongside dedicated colleagues committed to operational excellence and supporting our purpose through reliable execution and continuous improvement.

Working conditions

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hours: 7:30AM-3:30PM, Monday-Friday
• Work is performed primarily in a warehouse environment.
• Regular operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment.
• Occasional exposure to cold temperatures and moving mechanical equipment.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas and may include freezer gear, safety glasses, safety footwear, and gloves.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and material handling activities.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands for material handling, documentation, and computer work.
• Overtime and schedule flexibility may be required to support operational needs.

Compensation & benefits

• Starting pay: $20 per hour
• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant information

Application deadline: 11/6/26

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career