Material Handling Technician I/II

Company Description
LGC Genomics locations Petaluma and Novato, CA, as well as our sister site in Denmark, represent a focused, collaborative culture of producing mission-critical genomics components, primarily oligonucleotides and supporting reagents, for our diverse customer base. We believe in Science for a Safer World and have embodied our mission by supporting first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic where our Biosearch Technologies portfolio has been and continues to be enabling millions of PCR tests worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization.
Job Description
The Material Handling Technician I/ II is a dedicated and reliable individual delegated to personally handling various material inventories, goods-in activities, waste management activities, and relevant operations in the Petaluma and Novato facilities, to include assigned projects of addressing and further developing the growing needs of LGC Biosearch's supply chain management and organization therein.
While guidance would come from upper management, the Material Handling Technician II would primarily work independently, focusing on tasks involving Biosearch's warehouse processes, organization and inventory managements (to include, but not limited to, hazardous chemical inventories, raw materials, and finished goods), and chemical waste organization.

• Addressing demands in both Petaluma and Novato sites
• Work within a Goods Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment, supporting guidelines to uphold GMP and ISO 13485 standards, as required.
• Support the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the storage areas and vehicular fleet to meet service and OSHA, RCRA, HAZWOPER, and on-site EHS standards.
• Manage the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the warehouse and production floor inventory shelving areas to meet 5S and OSHA standards.
• Supporting implementation of solution designs pertaining to the Material Handling processes and process flows organizing and supplying said goods for use by various internal customers.
• Support robust cycle counting functionalities.
• Work daily with cross-functional teams, including EHS, Facilities, Procurement, Production, Material Handling, and Operations.
• Support Quality Control and Assurance in the release of inbound materials
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with both internal & external customers.
• Stocking inventory to their assigned locations using manual and barcode scanning methods.

• Develop supply chain Lean methods, and proactively work to resolve bottlenecks.
• Create, update, and/or modify existing SOP documentation to see that the Inventory, Receiving, Shipping, and Hazardous Material Handling processes are in line with the needs of the business.
• Management of direct reports to include interviewing & hiring, coaching, and delegation.

Heavy use of ERP, MES, and desktop work.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Inventory Management & Material Handling experience is required for Material II role, 0-1 years would be for Material I role.
• HS degree or equivalent is required.
• Regular use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word
• Use of a web browser.
• ERP system familiarity; FMP and/or IFS a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Flexibility to changing operating conditions
• Ability to influence performance and team development
• Prioritization and delegation of daily/weekly tasks
• Daily use of computers in an ERP setting
• Solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management software, and forecasting techniques
• Enthusiastic team player with exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work independently, self-starter
• Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Able to lift 40lbs.
• Kanban familiarity
• HAZWOPER certification a bonus
• Forklift familiarity recommended, certification a bonus
• Warehouse environment experience

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information
What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

The typical pay range for this role for both Material Handling Tech I/II is:
Minimum: $ 22.000/Hourly
Maximum: $ 37.0912/ Hourly
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.