Material Handler

Overview:


TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.


Position: Material Handler

Location: Hillsboro, OR 97124

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Monday to Friday from 06:00 AM to 02:30 PM

Summary:

To provide shipping, receiving, storage and order fulfillment services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts and equipment at the assigned facility(s). This position requires knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures, good communication and customer service skills, accuracy, strong attendance, and the ability to understand and interpret team metrics. The position involves working in a warehouse environment under various temperatures and safely operating distribution equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and correctly process items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements while sustaining a high level of quality to ensure customers receive correct product and in the time requested.
• Receive materials and/or finished goods on a daily basis.
• Verify the quality, type and amount of materials received are correct and that the appropriate documentation is present (e.g. packing list).
• Safely operate distribution equipment, as required.
• Consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and meet schedules.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and equipment at various heights.
• Navigate ERP systems, Outlook and shipping software in order to support the operation in its daily functions.
• Walk, stand, reach, and lift up to 45lbs on a continuous basis.
• Routinely push and pull up to 25lbs and regularly climb.
• Be available to work any shift (with advance notice of shift change).
• Be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.
• May handle "packaged" hazardous materials.

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires a minimum of 1-2 years related experience.
• Basic computer skills to navigate ERP systems(QAD ERP preferred but not required), Outlook and shipping software.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and with the ability to operate the equipment at various heights.
• Must be comfortable with heights.
• Ability to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and meet schedules.
• Good communication skills and customer service skills.
• Some knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures.
• Ability to understand and interpret team metrics.
• Stand-up forklifts, order picker, and stand-up pallet jack experience.
• Some experience in logistics with a life science company preferred.
• Must be ready to start work on-time daily and maintain strong attendance performance.
• Must be able to work in room temperature (59-86 degrees F), cold-room (36-46 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (minus 4 - 23 degrees F).

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.