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Sr. Material Handler

Avantor
$48,100.00 - $80,100.00
United States, California, Carpinteria
Sep 05, 2025
The Opportunity: The Senior Material Handler conducts off-site courier services. Ensure that vehicle logs and driving records are up-to-date and complete, and that packaging and shipping materials are prepared in accordance with regulatory requirements and transportation guidelines. Verify receipts to ensure damage-free products are introduced into our system, discrepancies are adequately documented, and accurate records are maintained. Place all incoming and outgoing materials in appropriate staging and storage locations. Maintain the quality and integrity of materials during loading and unloading activities. Ensure the Receiving/Warehouse areas are always safe, clean, and presentable.

What we're looking for

  • Education: BS degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain; MBA highly desirable.
  • Experience - 5 plus years of applicable experience. Experience working in a Global Import/Export Compliance capacity.
  • Project Management Experience is a plus.

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Regulations and HTS classifications.
  • Attention to detail and process.
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills, work experience in a matrix environment desirable.
  • Strong analytical skills demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and Access.
  • Formal problem-solving training is highly desirable, i.e., Six Sigma.

How you will thrive and create an impact

  • Collaborate with suppliers (global & local) to improve the performance of the overall global supply chain.
  • Coordinate and manage the flow of materials and products through phases of the supply chain, including transport, receipt, stocking, picking, and rework.
  • Oversee the receipt of finished goods, ensuring accurate documentation, timely system transactions, and efficient movement into inventory.
  • Execute and monitor the stocking and consolidation of materials, optimizing storage space and inventory accuracy.
  • Complete the picking processes to support inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timeliness and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams to resolve material flow issues and drive continuous process improvements.
  • Execute agreed-upon strategy in support of sales goals and objectives.
  • Manage transportation activities related to logistics requirements for the import and export of goods.
  • Identify and assess capabilities of service providers as potential partners in a larger global network.
  • Investigate processes to identify areas of opportunity for optimization of the existing supply chain.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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

$48,100.00 - $80,100.00

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.comand 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 Know Your Rights poster.

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.

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