Material Handler II - First Shift

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Warehouse

Job Description

Job Title:  Material Handler II
Position Location:   Lenexa, KS
Shift: Days (Monday-Friday) 6am - 2:30pm with Mandatory OT if necessary. 
 
Key Responsibilities:   

• Receive and check-in products in a timely fashion upon arrival from vendors and CDC, sometimes working at table/cart heights of approximately 36 inches. 
• Sort parcels and materials received or returned and handling appropriately to avoid damage. 
• Check parcels and materials received, noting defects or damages. 
• Be able to order raw materials for production via internet and Microsoft Access. 
• Handle dangerous goods as needed with caution and safety. 
• Count items accurately. 
• Fill out forms as needed, producing neat handwriting and legible signature.  
• Transfer released product from a quarantined location to a shippable bin. 
• Stock and space product, reaching up to but not limited to 105 inches high and grasping and gripping.  May require use of machinery in receiving. 
• Operate forklift according to proper safety guidelines. 
• Perform inventory duties as needed. 
• Deliver packages received to appropriate REMEL employees. 
• Work cooperatively with coworkers and efficiently with little supervision, communicating verbally or in writing any discrepancies. 
• Keep work area clean and free of packaging materials. 
• Arrive to work on time, work during scheduled work hours and  
• Report any actual or potential safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management.  

Complete Training: 

• Valuing Diversity and Inclusion – Thermo Fisher University 
• Obtain Certifications: Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification 
• Raw materials receipting. 
• Chemical and blood: labeling, stocking and inventory control. 
   

Requirements:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. 

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of 1+ year of related experience.
• Some experience in logistics with a life science company preferred.
• The proven ability to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to meet schedules required.
• Must be able to operate powered industrial trucks and with the ability to operate the equipment at various heights.
• Need basic computer skills to navigate ERP systems, Outlook and software in order to support the operation in its daily functions.