Job Description

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and eager to learn Material Handler to optimize our NuSil team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. This role will be a full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA facility.

You will have the opportunity to execute tasks related to the receiving, handling, preparation, storage, inventory, and shipping of specialty silicone products and raw materials using a variety of tools and equipment.

The team

Avantor’s NuSil team is part of our Lab and Production Services business unit. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major industries across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their processes and operations.

What we’re looking for

• Education: High school education or equivalent required

How you will thrive and create an impact

Process / Safety Related:

• Must operate company forklift and other material handling equipment
• May transfer chemicals from one container to another for sampling or down packaging.
• May assist in light manufacturing and QA sampling processes.
• May assist in work related to hazardous waste management.
• May be required to operate company-owned vehicle.
• May be required to drive company-owned vehicle with Class “A: Drivers’ License with a Hazardous Materials endorsement between NuSil facilities. (Material Handler – Hazmat Driver (Bakersfield) position only)
• May be selected for NuSil Hazardous Material Driver’s program

Inventory Related:

• Maintains accurate logs, files, databases and records of material/supply transactions and inventory levels.
• Utilizes FIFO (first in first out) rule for distribution of materials and supplies.
• Performs cycle counting and inventory control functions as required.
• Pulls and / or stage materials/supplies for use by operators, technicians and/or chemists.
• May oversee lab glassware usage, repair and replacement.

Quality Related:

• Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description.
• Verifies and ensures that materials/supplies are properly labeled and stored
• Performs data entry accurately and completely.

Receiving Related:

• May perform receiving and be responsible for generation of proper paper work for use by accounting and purchasing.
• May perform and complete disposition of PVR’s (product variance reports) as well as RMA’s (returned materials)
• May disposition Surplus inventory as needed.
• May participate in the facility wide recycling program consisting of cardboard , metal drums and pails and the collection and sorting of the various types of pallets needed throughout the company.

Shipping Related:

• May perform shipping and be responsible for generation of proper paper work for use by accounting and order entry.
• May be selected for DOT and IATA training.

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

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.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

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.