Job Description

The Material Handler I / II provides support for the accurate and efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of LGC Clinical Diagnostics products by cGMP and pre-established guidelines and procedures.

They apply a high level of attention to detail to satisfy both internal and external customers. Overall work priorities are defined and assigned by the immediate supervisor, but a degree of flexibility and self-prioritization is exercised to achieve day-to-day tasks.

Work at this level is typically performed under supervision from the Supervisor. The position assists with identifying process improvements to procedures.

Material handling is a service for customers in the Operations, Quality Control, Research & Development, and Quality Assurance departments as well as supplying to serving our customers through order fulfillment.

The Material Handler II will be a user of SAP to handle and maintain accurate material inventory information. Participates in housekeeping of areas i.

e. loading dock, receiving location, storage areas, etc. This position may require, a holiday, weekend, or duty to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload deliveries throughout a shift, and ensure materials are accurately accounted for, routed, and stored at correct temperatures and locations.
• Perform goods receipt and material movement transactions within the ERP system (SAP).
• Create, perform, and cycle counts as the need arises.
• Safely package, document, and store waste according to procedure.
• Assist team lead, supervisors, and managers, to meet and exceed customer requirements.
• Provide outstanding support to meet and exceed customer expectations by supporting order fulfillment accuracy of orders completed and timely delivery metrics.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and collaborative team skills.
• A self-motivated drive and ability to effectively work with others across the entire business.
• High level of attention to detail, including excellent record-keeping and documentation practices.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement processes (CIP) such as lean manufacturing.
• Capacity to be productive in a fast-paced environment which requires the ability to adapt positively as priorities change.

Education and / or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 2 years of experience in a warehouse / distribution setting preferably in the biotech industry or in handling low-temperature materials.
• Experience in a regulated environment is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to reliably perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requires prolonged standing and walking. Repetitive motion using certain equipment for long periods. Frequently required to lift material weighing up to 50 lbs and move material by use of hand truck of higher weights.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• An agreeable work environment was typical of a manufacturing setting with some exposure to noise from manufacturing equipment.
• Some work is performed with biological or chemical hazardous materials.

Additional Information

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing critical components and solutions for high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments.

Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of critical tools for genomic analysis and quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range!

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental, religion, or belief.

Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership!

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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Last updated : 2024-05-17