Position       : Material Handler

Location : San Diego, CA

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Total Hours/week : 40.00
pay range -$16-20/hr 

1^st shift

Description:

• Will primarily be responsible to work on routine processes as well as tasks that require some judgment without supervision.
• Receives detailed instructions on new assignments.
• Responsible for accurate receipt and timely distribution of materials.
• Responsible for knowledge in both receiving and mailroom functions.
• Will unload delivery trucks, verify counts against packing slips and SAP for correct quantities.
• Will inspect packages for damages.
• Must ensure safe and proper handling, storage, and delivery of time and temperature sensitive materials as well as chemicals, biological and radioactive materials.
• Must be able to operate manual material handling equipment such as a pallet jack.
• Must be able to keep accurate records and have good customer service skills. Intermediate computer/data entry skills required.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. unassisted, have a valid California Driver?s License and a good driving record.
• This position may require the use of a company vehicle to pick up and transport supplies between buildings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sign for materials received, check goods against packing slips and follow procedures for processing materials that do not match or are damaged.
• Assist with unloading of materials from delivery vehicles, verify materials against purchase orders and perform data entry into SAP.
• Process and deliver materials to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of incoming chemical, biological, and radioactive materials.
• Ensure appropriate handling and timely delivery of mail, packages, research animals, in-house stock requests, and time/temperature sensitive materials to requesters, mailboxes, and designated drop of points at various on/off site locations.
• Transfer mail, supplies and small quantities of DOT regulated materials between sites on a fixed schedule.
• If applicable, prepare hazardous material shipping papers as per DOT requirements. 8. Operate company vehicle in a safe manner.
• Keep vehicle in clean condition and refuel as necessary.
• Sort and distribute in-coming and out-going U.S. and international mail. Operate postage machine and process invoices when applicable.
• Maintain internal mailboxes where applicable. Ensure names are current and listed in alphabetical sequence.
• Distribution of Copy Paper to designated locations.
• Maintain inventory of all necessary supplies used by the department.
• Submit check requests as required to apply funds to the postage machine. 
• If applicable, monitor usage and replacement of compressed gases on a manifold system.
• If applicable, deliver full compressed gas cylinders and replace empty cylinders as needed/requested by other departments.
• Notifies appropriate departments of damaged or mixed materials.
• Participates in required training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work and brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.
• Participates in all required workplace safety meetings and training and remains current in knowledge of SOP?s and programs relating to health and safety.
• Notifies Supervisor or designee of problem situations in a timely manner.
• Maintains warehouse areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• May be required to operate a forklift and/or Company vehicle as directed.
• Provides accurate, timely, and courteous service to all customers.
• Follows client Biosciences Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures. Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area. Participates in EH&S programs. Notifies supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
• May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as designated by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have good inter-personal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to utilize computer systems, Excel, Word, other software packages.
• Familiarity with SAP and/or Lotus Notes is preferred.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures. Strong verbal communication skills required.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 35 pounds unassisted. Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma and 2 - 4 years experience in materials distribution (shipping/receiving/inventory) or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Receiving of temperature sensitive products is preferred.