Material Handler 1 - Days

Material Handler I

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri) Days - Monday to Friday - 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Pay Rate: $22.00

Environmental Conditions: Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description: The Material Handler I supports operations by storing and shipping materials at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to -196 degrees C with potentially hazardous properties.

A Day in the Life:

• Labeling, packaging, and assembly of drug products or collection kits.
• Facilitate movement of materials, including hazardous materials, across the site
• Maintain accurate inventory through receipts, adjustments, and cycle counts
• Efficiently and flawlessly handle materials, ensuring strict adherence to safety guidelines and procedures
• Apply effective techniques to accurately receive, store, and distribute materials
• Work with speed and accuracy to fulfill customer orders and maintain inventory control
• Resolve discrepancies or issues with materials, collaborating with team members as needed
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material handling processes

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Required: No previous work experience required
• Preferred: Experience in assembly, distribution, warehouse or supply chain or related field
• Preferred: Experience with GMP & GDP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Work as part of a team
• Able to work with methods to handle, process and store specimens using a computerized storage and retrieval system

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, and marked changes in temperature
• Must use personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs and push up to 70 lbs
• Periodically work in walk-in freezers and refrigerators for up to 5 hours per day

Compensation and Benefits: The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is . This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount