Material Handler II

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Summary

Perform an array of functions that includes receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing, shipping, validating shipping orders, managing, organizing, and retrieving stock in the warehouse and cold room, and keeping work environment clean and orderly. May also be required to assist in kit assembly with labeling and assembling of medical diagnostic reagent kits to meet customer demands.

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Assist shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, and checking in merchandise.
2. Validation of materials received and data entry into MRP system.
3. Help with management of cold storage materials by keeping refrigerators organized and reagent kits properly stored.
4. Prepare orders by processing requests and work orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
5. Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
6. Open and tear down crates, pallets and other containers as needed.
7. Maintain inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing requests, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer. May also assist in counting of physical inventory.
8. Prepare parcels for shipping.
9. Oversee quantity and part number validation of materials packaged for shipment.
10. Assist Logistics and Warehouse management in tracking of KPI's for warehouse and logistics performance.
11. Assemble reagent kits under supervision in a timely manner.
12. Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations organized.
13. Wear the proper safety equipment.

Qualifications

Education/Experience
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years previous work experience in a similar position preferred, but not required

Computer Skills
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox
• Fedex/UPS/DHL shipping portals
• MRP/ERP systems
• Must be willing and able to learn other software programs as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Must be willing and able to work on various tasks to meet Operations requirements
• Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (cGMP) and International Standards (ISO)
pertaining to medical devices helpful
• Oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism when working with co-workers and managers
• Ability and willingness to follow detailed instructions and procedures
• Must be able and willing to adhere to corporation personnel policies and practices, including
attendance and punctuality requirements.

Certificate and Licenses
• Must maintain a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to
deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Math Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals.

Language Ability
Must have the ability to perform all the following in English:
1. Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and
memos
2. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals
3. Ability to effectively present information on one-on-one and small group situations to other
employees of the organization

Equipment
• Scales
• Screwdrivers and wrenches
• Mechanical hand tools
• Power drills
• Basic office equipment (computers, faxes, copiers, etc.)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to stand, walk; sit; use
hands; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop; kneel; crouch;
crawl; talk; hear; and may be required to lift over 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to
climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

In this position, the employee will be required to work in a team environment where the noise level is
usually moderate. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and may
be occasionally exposed to work near blood borne pathogens, human serum, and radioactive materials.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $20.00-$25.00 per hour

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA In Vitro Diagnostics Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.