Material Handler

West Pharmaceutical Services

Tempe, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Compactor, Compensation and Benefits, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Employment Law, FIFO, Forklift, Government, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Loading/Unloading, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Medical Products, Pallet Jack, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Product Flow, Product Packaging, Product Positioning, Product Shipments, Recycling, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Sustainability, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Tempe, AZ
POSTED
3 days ago
Material Handler

Requisition ID: 74445 Date: Jun 9, 2026 Location: Tempe, AZ, US, 85288 Department: Operations Description: At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The responsibilities of this role include controlling flow of products and materials to and from production and manufacturing areas. Ship, receive, label and properly store products and materials. Load and unload trucks. Operate industrial fork lifts in a safe and professional manner. Transport supplies, tooling and equipment as required. Maintain high accuracy level on paperwork and electronic transitions / records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • PRODUCTION SUPPLY AND WAREHOUSE
    • Undertake the supply of goods to manufacturing and production areas with pallets, work in process product, packaging supplies and other materials as and when required
    • Maintain FIFO (First in First Out) system for supplying materials
    • Maintain acceptable conditions of warehoused items
    • Maintain orderly stock placement and ensure products remain damage free
  • SHIPPING AND RECEIVING
    • Pick, Label and prepare product for shipment
    • Ensure accuracy of prepared shipments and all customer requirements are met
    • Load product, materials or equipment on freight carriers ensuring all are damage free prior to shipping
    • Unload inbound materials, equipment, and supplies ensuring all are damage free prior to acceptance.
    • Verify accuracy of paperwork, label and put away materials
  • UTILITY
    • Assemble and supply cardboard / packaging to the production floor as required
    • Collect and process scrap for trash or recycle as needed
    • Remove scrapped cardboard from the production floor, load and empty cardboard compactor.
Additional Responsibilities

Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Work Experience No min required and prior experience in material handling preferred Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A learning Mindset Good attention to detail Good communication skills License and Certifications Travel Requirements 5%: Up to 13 business days per year Physical Requirements Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects. Additional Requirements What We Offer Shift West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.

About the Company

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West Pharmaceutical Services

Leadership in Drug Administration Systems and Components Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device companies around the world rely on West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. for standard-setting systems and device components for parenterally administered medicines.

West applies proprietary materials science, formulation research and manufacturing innovation to advance the quality, therapeutic value, development speed and rapid market availability of pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare products.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
http://www.westpharma.com/