What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Avidity Science?
Position: Material Handler
Location: Waterford, WI
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Work Hours: 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm)
Position Overview: We're seeking a Material Handler to join our team in Waterford, WI., in this role you will process incoming and outgoing inventory in a timely fashion, transport stock between departments and/or to freight carriers, assist in the performance of inventory counts, safely operate material handling equipment, assist in packaging of outbound orders, and pull stock inventory.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Process all inventory transactions accurately in accordance with dates needed.
- Perform daily cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy.
- Ensure backorders are filled prior to storage of item.
- Operate material handling equipment safely.
- Load, unload and transport materials as needed including hazardous items (outgoing and incoming).
- Report any deviations from our quality standards to Quality Assurance.
- Process all outbound shipments using appropriate carriers.
- Create appropriate packing slips and when needed, customs documents.
- Monitor upcoming orders and need by dates.
- Process RMA’s as needed.
- Monitor stock of perishable supplies.
- Maintain a neat and orderly area adhering to the 5S principles.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Knowledge of standard manufacturing and business skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of FedEx, UPS on-line shipping programs as appropriate.
- Knowledge of inventory systems and practices.
- Skill in the safe operation of stand-up forklift and other material handling equipment as required.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written business correspondence.
- Ability to display a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interpret operating instructions or drawings.
- Ability to learn new concepts with general supervision.
- Ability to manage commitments.
What You Bring to the Table:
- 1-3 years of experience in a receiving position within a manufacturing company.
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- 401k with company match
- Performance Bonus Plan
- PTO and paid holidays
- Supportive and Inclusive work culture
- Community Involvement Opportunities, Paid volunteer time, Flextime
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Balance of a collaborative & independent working environment
- And more!
About Avidity Science: For over 50 years, Avidity Science has been the global leader in water purification technologies in the biomedical, life sciences and clinical research markets. We are proud to be a trusted partner to the global science community, delivering high quality, innovative products and unrivaled service. At Avidity Science, what you do matters. Our team of over 300 talented employees around the world each play a vital role in delivering on our Vision of enabling science to improve the quality of life. Avidity Science is an ATS Company, a publicly traded company.
Our Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Collaboration are the values we live every day, around the world. We are passionate about our most important asset – our people – and cultivate an environment that provides development opportunities to grow professionally.