Material Handler

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

Position: Material Handler
Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite

Summary

To provide shipping, receiving, storage and order fulfillment services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts and equipment at the assigned facility(s). The position requires knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures, good communication and customer service skills, and the ability to understand and interpret team metrics.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and correctly process items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements while sustaining a high level of quality to ensure customers receive correct product and in the time requested.
• Receive materials and/or finished goods on a daily basis.
• Verify the quality, type and amount of materials received are correct and that the appropriate documentation is present, such as packing lists.
• Safely operate distribution equipment, as required.
• Satisfactorily complete training requirements and operate within all ISO standards pertaining to site Distribution including, but not limited to, Control of Documents and Quality Policy.
• Consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and meet schedules.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and equipment at various heights.
• Navigate ERP systems, Outlook and shipping software to support daily operations.
• Work in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (59 86 degrees F), cold-room (36-46 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (minus 4 23 degrees F).
• Perform work of a highly repetitive nature.
• Walk, stand, reach, and lift up to 25lbs on a continuous basis.
• Routinely push and pull up to 25lbs and regularly climb.
• May occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to 50lbs.
• May handle "packaged" hazardous materials.
• Be available to work any shift with advance notice of shift change.
• Be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.
• Occasional local travel may be required.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years related experience.
• Some experience in logistics with a life science company preferred.
• Good communication skills and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures.
• Ability to understand and interpret team metrics.
• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice.
• Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position.
• Basic computer skills to navigate ERP systems, Outlook and shipping software.
• Ability to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and meet schedules.
• Must be able to operate powered industrial trucks and equipment at various heights.
• Ability to work under various temperatures including room temperature, cold-room, and/or freezer-room.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs on a continuous basis and up to 50lbs occasionally.
• Must be available to work any shift and flexible schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.