Material Handler

The Store-man assists the Stores Supervisor in ensuring the safe and efficient handling and storage of all Raw materials, Packaging, Manufactured products in keeping with the DG code of Australia in order to provide the safe and prompt delivery of product to both Internal and External customers.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adherences to safe work policies, procedures and processes through maintaining a safe working environment, hygiene standards, use of PPE
• Will liaise with the Stores Supervisor for the picking of customer orders in preparation for deliveries and or the packing of container shipments.
• Will assist in wrapping, strapping of manufactured product and the safe placement into the stores in accordance with the DG code of Australia.
• Will assist in the loading of the Delivery Vehicle and Containers.
• Will assist in the off-loading, verification of quantities and signing off of delivery receipts of products being delivered into Klen.
• Will assist in the general Housekeeping of the Stores areas within the Warehouse, DG bunkers and Yard.
• Will participate in any stock counts as requested by management for time to time.
• Will participate in safety meetings and or any program designed to improve Company efficiency and safety
• Performs other duties as assigned

What are we looking for:

• Min. 1 to 2 years’ experience in the Warehousing of DG goods and Loading containers
• Must be certified in the Warehousing of Dangerous Goods
• Preferred Certified in Maritime General Awareness and Maritime Function specific.
• Forklift License is required
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team with a high degree of accuracy in picking and processing orders

ENVIRONMENTAL Working Conditions & PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Works in a warehouse where temperatures can be excessive.
• Works in a Lead environment
• Fair degree of manual up to 25kg’s

Disclaimer:
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.

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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.

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