Material Handler - 1st Shift

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for a First (1st) Shift Material Handler in our Nusil site. This role will be a full-time position based in Carpinteria, California. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a very dynamic team in a great environment. NuSil is involved in healthcare, aerospace and biotech. There is an opportunity to help change and save lives with the work that is done on a daily basis. If you have material handling, shipping and/or receiving experience in a large warehouse environment – let’s talk!

The team

Avantor’s warehouse center is part of our Distribution and Logistics team. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major laboratories across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their lab processes and operations.

What we’re looking for  

Education: High school or GED is required. Experience: Work experience of at least 6 months in distribution. Certification(s): None required.

Preferred Qualifications:  

Some forklift experience. Inventory experience, as well as shipping or receiving. Order filling.

How you will thrive and create an impact  

Quickly execute required tasks relating to receiving, shipping and handling. Utilize material handling knowledge in storage, inventory and preparation of silicone products and raw materials. Transfer or issue requested materials to appropriate areas in the warehouse and/or operator stations as needed by your internal customers. Maintain good security habits at dock doors. Assist in loading and unloading trucks as needed, along with operating equipment such as forklifts on an as needed basis. Ensure accuracy of all receiving and shipping activities. Gather and maintain all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities. Enter data into systems. Assist in resolving and discrepancies. Direct and oversee the pallet control and exchange program. Participate in cycle counts and help maintain accurate inventory.

Why Avantor? 

 Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.   

 The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.   

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today.

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.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$40,000.00 - $66,000.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.