Material Handler

Material Handler

Seeking a Material Handler responsible for providing material movement and logistics support to internal and external customers at our research laboratories.

Job Duties:

• The Material Handler is responsible for providing material movement and logistics support to internal and external customers at our research laboratories
• As part of the Supply Chain group, the Material Handler will help facilitate the safe receipt, storage, retrieval, and timely dispatch of goods with our laboratories
• Retrieve and deliver products with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Support lab staff with any material needs and inquiries.
• Perform inventory control activities, including cycle counts, material stocking, and scrapping.
• Manage material expiry, allocation, and maintain material storage requirements.
• Serve as escort; assist with delivery personnel for unloading and loading of materials.
• Work cohesively within a team-based, cross-functional environment to complete warehousing tasks.

Qualifications:

• High school Diploma / GED and 1 to 3 years of material handling experience.
• Additional post-secondary education resulting in an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of material handling experience required
• Prefer experience with Inventory Systems and ERP systems. (SAP EWM)
• Microsoft Suite. (Excel, Work, Outlook)
• Team player
• Basic communication/escalation skills
• The ability to adapt to rapid change, wear multiple hats, and work under pressure.
• Ability to work in fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to stand at least 50% of the time
• Shift: 8am - 5pm, 1 hour lunch, or 8:30am - 5pm, ½ hour lunch.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.