Sr Material Handler
Job Summary
Job Description
The Sr. Material Handler manages the flow of materials within warehouse and manufacturing. This role ensures compliance with regulations while overseeing the movement, storage, and replenishment of materials. Responsibilities include receiving, shipping, storing, and supporting Manufacturing through replenishment activities. The handler performs electronic transactions using Warehouse Management software to maintain inventory records. They identify process improvements, troubleshoot material discrepancies, and work to enhance efficiency while upholding safety standards. The role involves receiving and inspecting deliveries, organizing materials, processing stock transfer orders, monitoring inventory, managing replenishment, documenting transactions, handling material flow, and operating material handling equipment. The position also involves troubleshooting, ensuring quality, and adhering to safety guidelines. The role requires autonomy and initiative, performing tasks with minimal oversight, and identifying departmental improvement opportunities.
Must have:
- Receives and verifies incoming deliveries.
- Stores and organizes materials using warehouse equipment.
- Processes Stock Transfer Orders and coordinates shipments.
- Manages replenishment of materials.
- Documents orders and material transactions.
- Operates material handling equipment safely.
Good to have:
- Materials handling experience in the medical device industry.
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
3 skills required
Job Details
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The normal working hours for this role are night shift working 6:00pm - 6:30am on a 2-2-3 schedule.
The Sr. Material Handler plays a critical role in managing the efficient and safe flow of materials within warehouse and manufacturing operations. This position ensures compliance with cGMP, ISO, FDA regulations, company policies, and safety guidelines while overseeing the physical movement, storage, and replenishment of all material types. Responsibilities include receiving, shipping, storing, and supporting Manufacturing through timely replenishment activities. Utilizing Warehouse Management software, this role performs real-time electronic transactions to maintain accurate inventory records. The Sr. Material Handler exemplifies high proficiency in lean manufacturing, 6S principles, and good housekeeping, contributing to a clean, organized, and optimized work environment. With a strong focus on operational excellence, this individual proactively identifies process improvements, troubleshoots material discrepancies, and works autonomously to enhance efficiency while upholding safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Receives, verifies, and inspects incoming deliveries to confirm material quality and accuracy.
- Quantifies, stores, and organizes materials using warehouse equipment from various delivery sources.
- Processes Stock Transfer Orders and coordinates shipments to the Distribution Center.
- Monitors inventory levels and suggests replenishment orders as needed.
- Manages real-time daily replenishment of materials in a "Just in Time" manner to support internal operations.
- Documents orders, material transactions, stock movements, and inventory adjustments in Warehouse Management software.
- Handles and maintains material flow within manufacturing areas, ensuring adherence to established guidelines.
- Labels, logs, and tracks material lot information with a high level of accuracy in inventory systems.
- Moves and stores materials in designated bins or staging areas, maintaining proper shelving and organization.
- Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Processes all deliveries and ensures material transactions occur accurately for departmental activities.
- Troubleshoots and problem-solves operational challenges related to inventory, equipment, and material movement.
- Identifies and moves non-conforming materials while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Ensures quality, accuracy, and adherence to GMPs in shipping, receiving, and warehouse functions while maintaining workflow efficiency.
- Exhibits autonomy and initiative, performing tasks with minimal oversight while identifying departmental improvement opportunities.
- Monitors warehouse space utilization and collaborates on optimization strategies.
- Assesses safety and environmental risks, ensuring adherence to HSE policies and HMS.
- Follows all OSHA safety guidelines and internal safety policies to maintain a secure work environment.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area while demonstrating strong safety habits.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by Management to support business needs.
Education, Skills, & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years of inventory, warehouse, shipping and/or receiving, and forklift experience required
- Valid driver’s license
- Materials handling experience within the medical device industry, including working with the FDA regarding control of materials preferred
- Able to safely operate Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) including narrow aisle swing reach trucks in all directions
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and use of RF scanners
- High level of accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in all job duties
- Demonstrates an understanding of all warehouse functions
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and internal software
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to perform basic math and data entry
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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