Material Handler (Night Shift)

Role Summary

Material Handler (Night Shift) supports the manufacturing logistics and supply chain to ensure essential medicines reach customers and patients when needed. The role involves operating a range of equipment, supporting continuous improvement within the team, and maintaining smooth supply chain operations through adherence to procedures and effective collaboration with production, finance, vendors, contractors, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.
• Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.
• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
• Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Utilize a range of equipment including forklifts, conveyors, cranes, hand carts, and power trucks, and perform necessary area cleaning tasks according to prescribed procedures.
• Communicate effectively up and down the Chain of Command, maintain acceptable attendance, and lead quick and efficient changeovers to minimize room downtime.
• Maintain direct interaction with all relevant departments, such as production, finance, external vendors, contractors, and quality assurance, and facilitate an environment of continuous improvement with all team members.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Required: Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Required: Experience operating a stand-up and reach forklift
• Required: Ability to work unsupervised, be an efficient leader and team player
• Required: Able to adapt to changing environment
• Required: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Preferred: Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Sanitation in a food or dietary supplement manufacturing plant with blending experience
• Preferred: Proficiency in using warehouse management systems and software
• Preferred: Experience in inventory control and logistics
• Preferred: Strong problem-solving skills
• Preferred: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Preferred: Commitment to continuous improvement and learning

Skills

• Forklift operation and warehouse equipment handling
• Warehouse management systems proficiency
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail and organizational ability

Education

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience