Material Handler

The OpportunityIn this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.Location: Boston, MAShift: Monday - Friday 1st shiftHourly pay range: $27 - $29Benefits:Health & WellnessComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageWellness programsEligible for medical coverage starting Day 1Time OffPaid Time Off (PTO)Company-paid holidaysChoice holidaysFinancial Well-BeingFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)Commuter benefits401(k) retirement planTuition assistanceEmployee Stock Purchase Plan discountWhat We're Looking ForRequired:• Education: High school diploma or equivalent• Experience: Minimum of 1 years' experience working within a cGMP supply chain environment and/or with GMP regulations required. Experience in inventory management, material handling, warehouse operations or supply chain in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated environment preferred.• Proficient use of ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle or equivalent) for inventory transactions, reporting and data management• Experience with barcode scanning, warehouse management systems and handheld data collection devices. Experience in Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Supply Chain• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data filtering) and Outlook• Working knowledge of chemical storage, segregation, compatibility and SDS reference procedures• Understanding of FIFO, FEFO, lot tracking and expiration management principles• Familiarity with cycle counting methodologies, variance investigation and root cause analysis• Must complete Avantor onboarding, safety and inventory specialist certification within 90 daysEnvironmental working conditions and physical requirements:Typically works in a customer laboratory or warehouse environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. The role requires the associate to talk, hear, bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder height, kneel, balance, and push or pull. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds (23 kg) with or without assistance.Stand and walk for extended periods across a customer facility.Use both hands for repetitive grasping and manipulation.Operate basic warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack.How You Will Thrive and Create an ImpactAvantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:Maintain stock of vendor managed inventory in designated areas to include stock procurement, kanban management, and stock rotation.Disinfect material prior to transfer into classified areas.Support the receipt, labeling, storage, and issuance of raw materials and components per cGMP guidance and applicable procedures.Perform cycle counts and participate in inventory reconciliation effortsSupport the picking of materials per manual requests or ERP generated move orders and stage kits for Manufacturing activities.Provide support for handling of raw materials, cleaning reagents, gowning supplies and consumables, including sanitization of all items being transferred into the cleanrooms.Ensure that all required materials and PPE are available for GMP cleaners before end of shift.Ensure all warehouse and cleanroom storage areas are inspection and audit ready.Execute real time transactions in the ERP system (Oracle) and related warehouse management system.Ensure accurate inventory is maintained and inventory discrepancies are communicated.Participate in customer operational meetings, presenting inventory performance data and improvement initiativesRespond to customer inquiries about material availability, lead times and sourcing alternativesEnsure compliance and execution against all SOPs related to GMP warehouse operations.Ensure materials are shipped in correct temperature conditions and are handled appropriately.Safely operate all motorized equipment including forklift trucks, electric pallet jacks, lifts, and company vehicles.Remain current on DOT and Hazmat regulation.Operates in 2 to 8C and -20C cold rooms with appropriate PPE.Support the transfer of LN2 dewars and operation of controlled rate freezers (CRF) in support of drug product storage.Performing cold chain pack-outs for drug product shipmentsIdentify process inefficiencies in inventory control, storage management and distribution workflowsPropose and implement improvements using Lean principles and root cause analysis techniquesEscalate service delivery concerns or customer relationship issues to the Lead or Supervisor promptly