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Position Summary

The Senior Material Handler is responsible for performing shipping, material movement, and receiving duties, as well as confirming inventory levels. This role directly impacts both internal and external customers, as well as the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality goals of the division. Routine internal contacts may include Sales Administration, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Material Handling, and Planning.

Primary Duties

1. Assist in the preparation of customer orders by picking, packing, and labeling products according to established guidelines and safety standards.

2. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficient workflow.

3. Perform a range of supply chain logistics tasks, such as receiving, replenishment, and picking, while strictly following WMS procedures and safety guidelines.

4. Address routine operational issues as they arise, applying established protocols to resolve problems efficiently and maintain workflow continuity.

5. Assist in packing and shipping activities, ensuring that all products are accurately prepared for dispatch and meet quality control requirements.

6. Processes all required paperwork to ensure the material transactions occur for all departmental activities.

7. Work with the department Associate Team Leaders and Team Leaders to ensure compliance with all cGMP, ISO and FDA guidelines for warehouse activities.

8. May need to drive a truck for material transport of product from one location to another.

9. Provides training to others within the department.

10. Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The role requires a High school Diploma

1+ years of warehouse experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Organizing work and resources efficiently to ensure smooth operations

+ Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently

+ Knowledge of Kaizen and 5S principles.

+ Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives

+ Easily accessible and open to communication

+ Effectively navigate social interactions in the workplace

+ Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues

+ Participate in a way that enhances team performance and cohesion.

+ Fosters a culture of inclusiveness among all team members

+ Consistently uphold and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes

+ Maintain composure by having the skill of staying calm, focused, and professional in high-pressure or stressful situations.

+ Actively and attentively listen to others, ensuring a clear understanding of their messages, needs, and concerns.

+ Emotional intelligence by having the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.

+ Ability to use material handling equipment such as a floor jack, hand truck, order picker, and forklift

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.

Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.

Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.

Ability to operate heavy machinery.

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