Material Handler

Material Handler

The responsibilities of this role include controlling flow of products and materials to and from production and manufacturing areas. Ship, receive, label and properly store products and materials. Load and unload trucks. Operate industrial fork lifts in a safe and professional manner. Transport supplies, tooling and equipment as required. Maintain high accuracy level on paperwork and electronic transitions / records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

PRODUCTION SUPPLY AND WAREHOUSE

Undertake the supply of goods to manufacturing and production areas with pallets, work in process product, packaging supplies and other materials as and when required

Maintain FIFO (First in First Out) system for supplying materials

Maintain acceptable conditions of warehoused items

Maintain orderly stock placement and ensure products remain damage free

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

Pick, Label and prepare product for shipment

Ensure accuracy of prepared shipments and all customer requirements are met

Load product, materials or equipment on freight carriers ensuring all are damage free prior to shipping

Unload inbound materials, equipment, and supplies ensuring all are damage free prior to acceptance.

Verify accuracy of paperwork, label and put away materials

UTILITY

Assemble and supply cardboard / packaging to the production floor as required

Collect and process scrap for trash or recycle as needed

Remove scrapped cardboard from the production floor, load and empty cardboard compactor.

Additional Responsibilities

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience: No min required and prior experience in material handling preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A learning Mindset, Good attention to detail, Good communication skills

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements: 5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements: Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

Shift West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.