Warehouse Material Handler

The Opportunity: Avantor is seeking a Warehouse Technician / Material Handler to maintain shipping, receipt or storage of Avantor and customer supplied goods; move or transfer materials between work areas, departments, or buildings. Provide support to Company, employees and management as to shipping regulatory concerns. Process paperwork for international and domestic shipping and obtain missing shipping information. Assure the packaging and shipment of international orders. Maintain Branded Products and pack and hold inventories. What we're looking for - High School completion or equivalent (GED) - 1-3 years of warehousing/shipping experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment - OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus - DOT and International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification a plus - Basic computer skills, SAP, ERP and WMS is a plus - Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 60 pounds. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important. - Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements. - Must be able to shift priorities easily. - Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements. - Must have responsible work habits. - Must be familiar with warehouse systems. How you will thrive General - Package orders shipping domestically and internationally. - Apply knowledge regarding the shipment of hazardous material. - Process orders for domestic and international shipping, including the use of applicable freight computers and bills of lading. - Data enter orders to be shipped in 4th Shift and MAS90. - Complete and maintain required documentation, records, reports, and logs. - Audit shipments for correct produce name, code, lot number, and quantity. - Receive materials transferred using material transfer system. - Assist in solving shipping related issues and problems. - Use fork lift, pallet jack, and counter balance as necessary and licensed to move and position equipment and material; use care to lift and balance loads properly; operate equipment in a safe manner. - Exercise proper care in the use of tools, equipment, and materials. - Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations, and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition. - Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material, improper operations and unusual conditions to supervisor. - Maintain IATA and DOT shipping certifications. Domestic Shipping - Follow guidelines for selecting cost effective freight method when none is indicated. - Be knowledgeable of what each express freight carrier will and will not accept. - Schedule and coordinate truck shipments with appropriate production department and carriers. - Obtain freight quotes for LTL and express carriers. - Collect items for split orders. Expedite with scheduling when necessary. International Shipping - Consolidate orders for shipment. - Correct improper shipping addresses supplied by Customer Service. Stock Pulling - Pull product and deliver orders to packing area. - Obtain documentation which may include a Certificate of Analysis from LIMS and Safety Data Sheets from SDS file. - Stock and rotate material on a first in, first out method (FIFO). - Remove expired material from product shelf and transfer to disposal area. - Apply quarantine procedures, which includes segregating and tagging material. - Verify stock for domestic and international orders. - Collect items for split orders. - Performs other duties as assigned. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze