Warehouse Associate

What we're looking for

Education: High School education or GED required.

Experience: Entry-level 1-2 years' experience - Open to those who are eager to start their career in the warehouse industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification is a plus.

• Warehouse/distribution experience a plus.

• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite.

• Equipment with MHE, such as reach truck operators and order pickers, is a plus.

• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 50 pounds. The ability to follow directions, with an emphasis on safety, is extremely important.

• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

• Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Obtains and reads packing lists, pick tickets, or other paperwork to determine the function that needs to be performed.

• Maneuvered powered industrial trucks to various locations throughout the shipping/receiving and manufacturing plant based on the function being done as required.

• Takes and places products into the proper location based on the transaction being performed. Ensure that the product matches the SKU and Units of Measure. Verifies that quantities are correct on all transactions.

• Visually checks products to ensure they are in saleable condition and free of damage. Remove problem items when appropriate.

• Completes paper documentation requirements for job function.
  Notifies the supervisor of any inventory issues that may arise.

• Practices good housekeeping and keeps inventory neat, clean, and orderly.

• Performs daily pre-trip safety inspections on powered industrial trucks prior to use, as required.

• Demonstrates dependability, safety consciousness, and quality at or above standards, willingness to maintain flexibility and perform multiple warehouse functions as needed with a sense of urgency, and consistently performs as expected.

• Assist other team members as needed to ensure customer satisfaction, including maintaining strong employee relations and teamwork.

• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

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!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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.comand 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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