Material Handler

Interested in a career that matters?

Join us as our newest Material Handler I

This position works under general supervision and is primarily responsible for loading, unloading and moving materials and finished products within warehouse and pack orders to ensure timely, accurate delivery of customer requests.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Reading work orders and following oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Loading/Unloading materials onto or from pallets, tubs, racks and shelves and into vehicles; inspecting vehicles for proper shipping conditions.
• Unload materials from vehicles, inspect deliveries and shipments for accuracy and damage and prepare proper documents.
• Locate stock - count, weigh and record units of material moved, handled, or shipped.
• Prep materials for shipment by palletizing, banding, wrapping and labeling shipments.
• Pick and package finished products per work orders.
• Enter data in SAP, update records and file documents, electronically and manually, prepare/distribute reports, as required.
• Maintain clean area by sweeping or mopping.
• Comply with all departmental safety and sanitation requirements.
• Convey materials to proper storage area.
• Rotate stock as needed and optimize space utilization.
• Operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Perform PM to lift equipment.
• Maintain proper temperature for products.

To succeed you must hold:

• Be able to read, write, and speak English.Be able to operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist in loading or moving materials.
• Possess basic computer skills to navigate email and data systems.Have knowledge of GMP, safety, sanitation, and Hazardous Materials as per DOT requirements.
• Be able to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from drivers, other production-related departments (e.g., Customer Service), and co-workers in a tactful manner.​
• Be able to use a calculator to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including conversions to metric weight.

(These characteristics are typically acquired through a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of related material handling experience.)

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm (1st shift)

Location: Madison, WI (On-Site)

Application deadline: November 5, 2026

Expected pay: $20/hour

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time 
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance  
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program 
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement 
• All benefits begin on your first day

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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