Material Handler

Title: Material Handler

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time

Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.00 / Hourly

The hiring pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00 hourly based on skills, education, and experience relevant to this role.

Inventprise is a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical company addressing global health inequalities by empowering people to live healthy lives. We do this by developing novel vaccines targeting infectious diseases for which there are no current preventive interventions or by optimizing currently marketed vaccines to provide a broader spectrum of protection, making them cheaper and more stable than before. We aspire to provide breakthrough public health interventions for all populations, globally. Inventprise is led by pioneers in vaccine discovery, seasoned experts in manufacturing and vaccine development, and proven commercialization veterans.  

At Inventprise, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We are strongly committed to a range of workplace programs that support the well-being, growth, and engagement of our employees and our business. What we offer:

Benefits:

Effective the first of the month following the date of hire, employees are eligible to participate in the following Inventprise employee benefit programs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, or HSA:  Currently Inventprise contributes 80% toward the Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for the employee, and enrolled spouse and dependents.  Medical plans are currently provided through Premera Blue Cross.
• 401(k) program: Inventprise contributes 3% of employee base pay each pay period to their 401(k) account. Employee contributions are at the discretion of the employee.
• Paid Time Off: Employees start PTO accruals at the rate of 5.83 hours each pay period - annualized equivalent of 140 hours/year.
• Paid Holidays: Inventprise offers 7 paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Stock & Bonus Plans: Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus and Stock Award Plans.

Job Summary:

The Material Handler performs tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing of products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment.

Essential Functions: 

• Verify incoming and outgoing materials, raw material release/quarantine/rejected, handle and disposition of materials, and maintain inventory in a compliant state.
• Unpack and check materials received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods, rejected and quarantine goods.
• Prepare and ship materials and/or finished goods.
• Examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines.
• Follow quality protocol by mitigating picking, shipping, or loading errors, palletize without damaging cartons, and ensuring customer pallets are in the best condition.

• Operate and use power equipment such as a forklift, hand tools and other devices operated in a warehouse environment.
• Follow and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Must be able to work well without supervision

Job Specifications:

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is an asset, training will be provided.

• Knowledge of safe handling of hazardous and temperature sensitive material
• Experience working in a production environment, ideally in a cleanroom setting.
• Knowledge of clean room procedures is an asset
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities. Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities. Ability to work within tight timelines. Ability to handle multiple tasks and organize
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality, accuracy, sterility, and aseptic technique.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED Required

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Ability to lift to 60 lbs.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Long Periods of Standing or Sitting

Working Conditions:

• This position is mainly performed in a warehouse environment
  

Inventprise is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.