Material Handler in Frederick, Maryland For Sale

Auto req IDxxxx2BR Position TitleMaterial Handler Job Description Making Life Even Better When it comes to the vision of shaping discovery and improving life, no other company can match the breadth of products and services in the life sciences field to meet this vision than Life Technologies. Created through the combination of biotechnology leaders Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen, Life Technologies’ systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that improve the human condition and the world around us. Our customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. With historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, a presence in more than 100 countries, and a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses, we are poised to truly shape the world of science. Join a team of more than 9,500 employees around the world who are engaged, curious, insightful, responsible and driven to make life even better. Material Handler Frederick, MD Position Objective: To provide shipping, receiving, storage, order fulfillment and data entry services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts and equipment at the assigned facility(s). Essential Functions: Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and correctly process items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements while sustaining a high level of quality to ensure customers receive correct product and in the time requested. Receive materials and/or finished goods on a daily basis. Verify the quality, type and amount of materials received are correct and that the appropriate documentation is present (e.g. packing list). Work in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (59–86 degrees F), cold-room (36-46 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (minus 4 – 23 degrees F). Safely operate distribution equipment, as required. Stand for extended durations. Lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis. Routinely push and pull up to 25 lbs. Regularly climb and reach. Satisfactorily complete Life Technologies training requirements and operate within all ISO standards pertaining to site Distribution including, but not limited to, Control of Documents and Quality Policy. Provide occasional training and coaching to peers. Respond to customer service and other external department inquiries regarding order requirements and/or fulfillment issues. Operate PC applications and systems including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), E-1, and SAP. Nature and Scope: This position largely interacts with equivalent levels of internal personnel. The interaction requires good communication and customer service skills. Effectiveness in this role also requires functional knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures as well as the ability to understand, interpret, calculate and analyze team metrics. The job encounters recurring work situations of a routine nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position; errors in work could cause delays in schedules. This position requires the individual to be ready to start work on-time daily and maintain strong attendance performance.The incumbent normally receives minor direction for daily tasks and is expected to be able to help solve or eliminate minor problems.Equipment training will be provided through one-on-one instruction,on-the-job training (OJT), Life Technologies generated Standard Training Protocol (STP) and/or other training documentation. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: Requires a minimum of 2-4 years 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. Working Conditions: Performs work of a highly repetitive nature.Will walk and may occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to 50lbs.May handle “packaged” hazardous materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Must beavailable to work any shift (with advance notice of shift change). Must be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed. Occasional local travel may be required.As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Life Technologies provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs. The Company will not provide an accommodation that would create an undue hardship on the Company or endanger the health or safety of the employee or others.