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Material Handler - 1st Shift

IDEXX Laboratories and Careers
Westbrook, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
As a Material Handler , you will be responsible for warehouse material handling which includes moving and storing equipment, raw materials and inventory for internal and external customers. Material handling includes picking, packing, cleaning, and inventory management.

Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our credibility as a company relies on our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time and with no disruption to their business. IDEXX’s Worldwide Operations Team works to meet this challenge each day with a global network of distribution hubs and a focus on efficiency, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

May be responsible for any or all the following:
Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials where needed, and staging finished product.
Receives return material and supplies from production by verifying materials, lot numbers, and quantities.
Performs all inventory and product moves using the RF scanner and WMS technology.
Maintains inventory by verifying picked materials and reporting discrepancies.
Collaborates with team members and internal partners to achieve optimal material flow.
Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations.

This is a 1st shift position; the hours are : 630am-3:00pm Monday-Friday.

Education
High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Required Skills and Abilities
Ability to work well under pressure and tight time constraints
Ability to effectively function in a team environment
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to perform basic math and unit of measure conversions
Excellent computer skills and knowledge including SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Continuous improvement mindset
Able to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable ISO regulations
Able to properly lift up to 70 pounds; ability to move up to 100 pounds with assistance
For distribution and material handling work: Certificate to operate a forklift may be required; certificate to work with hazardous materials may be required; knowledge of export documentation and international traffic may be required; previous experience with dangerous goods is preferred; knowledge of customs rules, regulations and export documentation preferred

Physical Demands
Warehouse-type environment
Ability to lift 50lbs.

Work Environment
Normal warehouse environment where protective clothing may be required
Moderate to high noise level
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to risk of electrical shock.

What you can expect from us:
An hourly rate target of $20-$21/hour based on experience
Potential to increase hourly rate by $1/hour after being trained on IDEXX Forklift
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
5% matching 401k
Generous PTO benefits
Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

Why IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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