The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Material Handler to be responsible for the accurate receiving, storing, picking, and shipping of products to meet standards of productivity, quality, safety, and customer service.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Manati, PR office.

Work Schedule: M-F, 7:30am - 4:30pm

What we’re looking for: 

Education: High School education or GED.Experience: 1-3 years of warehousing experience desired.Certification(s):  OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.Additional Qualifications: Valid driver's license required, and ability to drive vehicles and operate forklifts. Some knowledge in computers (Microsoft office, lotus or similar).Bilingual (English and Spanish).Ability to read/write and do basic math.Ability to sort and assemble materials. Basic safety knowledge.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Determine method and mode of shipment to customer requirements.Prepare and expedite shipments: Determine labeling requirements including but not limited to: Assembling and packing product containers, preparing and affixing shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information for cartons, skids or other storage devices in an accurate manner including any special labels that are customer required. Prepare all shipping documents in a timely and accurate manner. Post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage. Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials. Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates. Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record-keeping purposes. Examine contents and compares with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment. Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials. Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications. Use lift truck or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper areas. In charge of daily inspections of forklifts. Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. Participate in physical inventories process. Participate in departmental or committees meetings. Deliver or route materials to departments. Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter. Process RGA’s and informed Call Center customer credits to be processed thru the system. Process merchandise discrepancies with local Inventory group. Prepare monthly discrepancy report for the Operation Director. In charge of quarantine merchandise schedule and coordinate with Univar for pickup and trash. Audit Third Party Transport Invoices. Interact with associates, customers and vendors. Handle packages; occasionally heavy. Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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