Senior Material Handler

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Job Details

The Senior Warehouse Operator is responsible for executing material handling operations, ensuring the efficient movement of goods, managing inventory, and supporting warehouse activities. This role requires a strong understanding of warehouse operations, material flow, and safety procedures, as well as the ability to mentor and assist Material Handlers in daily tasks.

The Senior Warehouse Operator must efficiently perform raw material, Work in Progress (WIP), and finished goods (FG) movements and transactions while following standard procedures and instructions to ensure operational efficiency.

This position requires the ability to perform all tasks associated with the role with a high level of proficiency, in addition to fulfilling the essential duties outlined below.

Essential Duties

• Adhere to and enforce company, facility, and warehouse safety policies and procedures, promptly reporting any potential non-compliance issues.
• Ensure compliance with environmental policies by actively participating in environmental programs to meet objectives and targets within the assigned area.
• Maintain strict compliance with QSR, ISO, and all applicable regulations while following all policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance, support, and assistance to material handlers in performing their duties; offer training and mentorship to ensure efficient and accurate material handling processes; foster teamwork and help resolve any challenges or issues that arise within the team.
• Mentor and train Material Handlers on best practices for warehouse operations, material handling, and safety procedures.
• Take a leadership role in achieving team objectives and assigned results; safeguard business information and maintain confidentiality; ensure system security, data accuracy, and integrity; stay current with professional and technical knowledge; ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate standards; contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Adhere to all procedures associated with position-specific training and maintain up-to-date training records.
• Serve as a key resource for troubleshooting materials management system transactions, including location transfers, receiving, and shipping.
• Fully trained and proficient in all receiving, shipping, and tracking activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards.
• Perform both physical and system-related tasks required for receiving resin into silos, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Maintain Biohazardous Waste Collection Area and Hazardous Materials Storage Area.
• Coordinate the removal of site biohazardous waste and hazardous waste materials with appropriate 3rd party contract service providers, in compliance with EPA, DOT, and Pa DEP requirements.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to internal and external customer inquiries, maintaining a professional company image and fostering strong supplier relationships.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse by following housekeeping procedures, completing checklists, and ensuring optimal space utilization for safe and efficient material storage.
• Maintain label control records, verify label expiration dates, and identify and correct any discrepancies to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to support job functions, ensuring historical and permanent reference documentation is up to date.
• Conduct independent cycle counts and physical inventory activities, investigating discrepancies and completing material adjustment transactions for approval.
• Properly store, organize, and protect warehouse inventory, ensuring materials are readily accessible and secure.
• Ensure appropriate materials segregation according to established SOPs and QMS requirements.
• Proficient in operating forklifts and hand pallet jacks specific to the facility, ensuring safe and efficient material handling.
• Conduct daily inspections of Powered Industrial Trucks/Vehicles (PITs/PIVs/forklifts), report mechanical defects, and complete maintenance checklists to ensure operational readiness.
• Use dock-related equipment, including dock locks, dock doors, glad hand locks, banding equipment, stretch wrappers, and hand jacks.
• Load and unload trailers using forklifts while following safety protocols and handling procedures.
• Completes all assigned trainings in a timely manner, staying up to date with company policies, safety procedures, and industry best practices.
• Assist in transporting raw materials and finished products between manufacturing and warehouse areas, ensuring proper placement in storage systems.
• Perform the safe transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with all applicable regulations and safety standards; ensure proper handling and labeling of hazardous materials; monitor storage conditions to prevent safety risks or environmental hazards; and maintain accurate documentation for hazardous material management and disposal.
• Perform physical and system transactions related to RMAs in accordance with established procedures.
• Actively communicate and collaborate to support department, plant, and company goals, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications

Education

HS Diploma (or equivalent) - Required

Experience

3 years: Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. - Required

Familiarity with working in an FDA-regulated industry. - Preferred

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. - Required

Skills

• Demonstrated written communication skills.
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and best practices for workplace safety.
• Proven expertise in material handling operations.
• Understanding of Quality Systems, ISO regulations, and GMP practices.
• Knowledge of general warehousing, shipping, traffic, and inventory management functions.

Training/Certifications

• Forklift Certification/License
• Computer Literate: Company ERP System, Excel, Word
• Valid Driver’s License
• OSHA Safety Certification
• ISO 14001 / Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Training
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Training
• Hazardous Materials Handling Training
• Emergency Response and Spill Control Training
• Inventory Management Systems Training
• Warehouse and Inventory Control Certification
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Training
• Category 8 Driver’s License

Physical Demands

☑  Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. 

☑  Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

☑  Lifting/moving up to 35 pounds.

☑  Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels. 

☑  Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.

EEO Policy Statement

Pay Transparency:

The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account, without limitation, the candidate’s location, education, job-knowledge, skills, and experience in prior relevant roles. Incentives may also be provided as part of Haemonetics’ employee compensation. For sales roles, employees will be eligible for sales incentive (i.e., commission) under the applicable plan terms. For non-sales roles, employees will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, the target amount of which varies based on the applicable role, to be governed by the applicable plan terms. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive plan, with eligibility and target amount dependent on the role.

In addition to compensation, the Company offers a competitive suite of benefits to its employees, including without limitation, a 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match and no vesting period, an employee stock purchase plan, “flexible time off” for salaried employees and, for hourly employees, accrual of three to five weeks’ vacation annually (based on tenure), accrual of up to 64 hours (annually) of paid sick time, paid and/or floating holidays, parental leave, short- and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and/or health and welfare benefits.

Depending on your location, you may be eligible for more detailed information related to the compensation and benefits related to this job posting. If you believe you may be entitled to such information by law, you may contact 1-781-348-7777, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET or email AskHR@Haemonetics.com.

The base salary range for this role is:

$18.10-$28.00/Hourly