Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical , marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Material Handler to support high-volume Point of Care test strip manufacturing in Billerica, MA. This role plays a key part in maintaining a continuous supply of materials to the strip factory and packaging line. The Material Handler will prepare and deliver required materials, support warehousing activities, operate material handling equipment, help maintain inventory accuracy, and support manufacturing and distribution operations.

Responsibilities:

• Pick production orders and deliver materials needed for the strip factory and packaging line in a timely manner.
• Follow location integrity and FIFO practices when picking, moving, or storing materials.
• Perform cycle counts as needed.
• Process receipts of raw materials.
• Ship finished goods to customers using SAP/Process Weaver.
• Prepare finished goods pallets for inter-plant transfers.
• Consolidate raw materials to increase space utilization.
• Use SAP warehouse management tools, including barcode RF scanners, to complete transactions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, organized locations, and a clean warehouse environment.
• Put away materials from incoming inspection, receiving, and the production floor.
• Help manage materials in the warehouse.
• Serve as primary backup to the Group Leader, including support for data entry, receiving, inter-plant transfers, finished goods shipping, ASN manifests, and Distribution-related issues.
• Ensure a safe working environment and report unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Carry out tasks assigned by management that are relevant to the position.
• Backfill within the department due to absenteeism or employee vacation coverage.
• Interact effectively with management, Quality, Purchasing, and Manufacturing personnel.

Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• More than one year of relevant material handling experience required.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment typically used in warehousing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written procedures.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Reliable, positive, and able to quickly adapt and learn new skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and time management skills.
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Knowledge and experience with inventory management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality System requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic shipping systems, including UPS WorldShip and FedEx, preferred.
• Basic computer skills required; Microsoft Office experience is a plus.
• SAP experience strongly recommended.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• High standard for personal performance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, or climb as needed.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (e.g., noise, temperature, equipment).
• Ability to operate tools, machinery, or technical equipment.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Why work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA and Billerica, MA offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: on-site in our Billerica, Manning Road facility

Targeted Salary Range: $22 - $24/hour

Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the Company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity .

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

Explore what’s next with us at novabiomedical.com

EEO Statement:

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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