Chemical Handler

Clean Room Material Handler 1st Shift This 1st shift Material Handler role is a hands-on position in a clean room, temperature-controlled environment supporting the pharmaceutical industry. You work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., assisting excipient operators and chemical handlers, handling materials, operating forklifts, and maintaining highly accurate documentation to meet strict quality standards. Responsibilities Assist excipient operators and chemical handlers in a clean room environment and remain open to supporting different areas as needed, including bulk filling operations. Load and unload trucks and operate a forklift for approximately 50% of the workday. Store, pick, stage, and ship products according to work orders and production schedules. Handle products used in the pharmaceutical industry with extremely accurate documentation and strong attention to detail. Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and move product on cartons, pallets, and in rail car containers. Load trucks, package orders, and ensure all shipments are properly labeled and documented. Weigh, measure, and check raw materials in accordance with work orders and quality guidelines. Manage and track inventory, including documenting stock levels and reporting shortages. Assist with cycle counts and audits, making inventory adjustments in the computer system as needed. Put away stock in designated locations and record when inventory is low or when discrepancies occur. Operate a shrink-wrap machine to secure pallets and packaged materials. Use an ERP system for documentation, tracking materials, and completing sign-offs for each operation during down packing. Wear a ventilated hood and other required PPE when working in the clean room and assisting with bulk filling. Operate filling machines in the clean room environment while adhering to established procedures. Organize the work area, stock products, and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workspace. Work within ISO 9001:2015 quality standard guidelines and follow all related procedures. Stand, bend, twist, and lift throughout the entire shift in a physically active role. Follow detailed work orders and documentation processes to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements. Essential Skills High school diploma or GED. At least 2 years of forklift experience, including sit-down or stand-up reach truck operation. Demonstrated experience with very detailed documentation and following work orders accurately. Strong basic math skills to calculate weights and measurements for materials. Ability to work comfortably in a clean room environment and handle chemicals in accordance with safety protocols. Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks such as standing, bending, and twisting for the entire shift. Proficiency using an ERP system or similar computer-based system for documentation and inventory tracking. Ability to work within ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and follow structured procedures. Ownership of steel toe boots and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including a ventilated hood when necessary. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of material handling and documentation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience as a chemical handler, batch mixer, or in a similar material handling role in a manufacturing or warehouse setting. Working in clean room environments with strict cleanliness and documentation requirements. Comfort operating filling machines and shrink-wrap equipment. Familiarity with inventory management, cycle counts, and audit processes. Ability to organize work areas efficiently and maintain a well-stocked and orderly workspace. Willingness to be clean shaven when required for proper use of ventilated hoods and other PPE in specific areas. Strong teamwork skills and openness to assisting in departments outside of shipping when needed. Why Work Here? You join a growing, highly specialized operation where turnover is extremely low and the environment is clean, temperature-controlled, and focused on quality. Management invests in training and treats contractors like full-time employees from day one, including participation in company celebrations. There are clear opportunities for growth, supported by the expansion to multiple shifts, and employees who demonstrate strong attendance and a positive attitude are often brought on permanently. The workplace offers competitive compensation practices, comprehensive benefits upon permanent hire, and a close-knit, family-like culture where people genuinely enjoy working together. Work Environment This role is based in a very clean, temperature-controlled facility that manufactures excipients used in medicines in both pill and liquid form. The site operates with a small team in this department, with about three people on 1st shift and approximately 40 employees at the location overall, and it is part of a global network certified to produce excipients. You work primarily in a clean room environment under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, using forklifts, filling machines, shrink-wrap equipment, and an ERP system for documentation and inventory control. The work is physically active, requiring you to be on your feet for the entire shift, bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, and wearing appropriate PPE such as steel toe boots and a ventilated hood when needed. The atmosphere is described as family-like, with strong emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and collaboration, and employees benefit from stable operations and ongoing growth. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.07 - $21.07/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Aurora, OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.