Material Handler

As aMaterial Handler, you will be responsible for warehouse material handling which includes moving and storing equipment, raw materials and inventory for internal and external customers. Material handling includes picking, packing, cleaning, and inventory management.
Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our credibility as a company relies on our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time and with no disruption to their business. IDEXX's Worldwide Operations Team works to meet this challenge each day with a global network of distribution hubs and a focus on efficiency, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
May be responsible for any or all of the following:

• Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials where needed, and staging finished product.

• Receives return material and supplies from production by verifying materials, lot numbers, and quantities.

• Performs all inventory and product moves using the RF scanner and WMS technology.
• Maintains inventory by verifying picked materials and reporting discrepancies.
• Collaborates with team members and internal partners to achieve optimal material flow.
• Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations.

Schedule
This is a 1st shift position; the hours are 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
Education

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and tight time constraints
• Ability to effectively function in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform basic math and unit of measure conversions
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge including SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Able to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable ISO regulations
• Able to properly lift up to 70 pounds; ability to move up to 100 pounds with assistance
• For distribution and material handling work: Certificate to operate a forklift may be required; certificate to work with hazardous materials may be required; knowledge of export documentation and international traffic may be required; previous experience with dangerous goods is preferred; knowledge of customs rules, regulations and export documentation preferred

Physical Demands

• Warehouse-type environment
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Work Environment

• Normal warehouse environment where protective clothing may be required
• Moderate to high noise level
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to risk of electrical shock.

Why IDEXX
We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let's pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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