Material Handler - Processing
AerotekJob Title: Material Handler Processing
Job Description
The Material Handler Processing supports daily production by ensuring all materials are accurately staged, supplied, reconciled, and recorded in the ERP system. This role works closely with processing and warehouse teams to maintain a smooth flow of materials, uphold Good Manufacturing Practices, and support a safe, clean, and efficient oper
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ation in a temperature-controlled, manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
• Supply materials to processing rooms and suites in alignment with the daily processing schedule.
• Remove finished goods from processing suites, print and apply labels, and enter finished goods accurately into the ERP system.
• Monitor the processing schedule to ensure all processing jobs are staged, released, and delivered in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with warehouse staging personnel to coordinate the effective release, staging, and flow of materials.
• Count and reconcile packaging jobs with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring all materials are properly accounted for.
• Confirm material consumption in the ERP system and ensure all data entries are accurate and timely.
• Maintain general housekeeping of the processing area and actively participate in 5S and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety policies and procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Report potential hazards and communicate risks that may affect timelines or deliverables in a proactive manner.
• Work harmoniously with team members, model positive team principles, and contribute to achieving project and departmental objectives.
• Carry out all duties in strict compliance with quality systems, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly workspace, using visual management and scheduling systems to support efficient workflow.
• Remain client and patient conscious in daily activities and decision-making.
• Understand and support Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identify areas for system improvement, and engage in problem solving to enhance team performance.
• Demonstrate openness to change, model positive thinking, and help the team adapt to shifting priorities and new ways of working.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the execution of procedures and contribute ideas for process enhancements.
• Strive to continuously improve skills and knowledge related to material handling, production, and warehouse operations.
• Perform alternating or rotating shift work as required to support production schedules.
• Operate manual and electrical lift trucks and forklifts, as qualified, to move, stage, and store materials.
• Perform picking, packaging, order picking, shipping, and receiving tasks as part of daily operations.
• Use RF scanners and inventory systems to track, locate, and manage materials and finished goods.
• Work in a freezer (approximately -20°C) and walk-in cooler as needed to handle temperature-controlled materials.
Essential Skills
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a warehouse environment, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or food processing plant.
• Experience in order picking and shipping.
• Mathematical aptitude and ability to perform accurate counts and reconciliations.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching for prolonged periods.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness.
• Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency in the English language to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to use RF scanners and inventory systems for material and fi