Title: Material Handler

Requisition ID: 68253

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Location:

Tempe, Arizona, US

Department: Operations

Description:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The responsibilities of this role include controlling flow of products and materials to and from manufacturing and production areas. You will ship, receive, label and properly store products and materials. You will Load and unload trucks. Operate industrial forklifts in a safe and professional manner. Transport supplies, tooling and equipment as required. Maintain high accuracy level on paperwork and electronic transactions / records. You will be responsible for raising any issues with your line manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

PRODUCTION SUPPLY and WAREHOUSE
Ensure the smooth supply to the manufacturing or production areas with pallets, work in process product, packaging supplies and other miscellaneous materials
Ensure that you maintain a FIFO (First in, First out) system for supplying materials. Ensuring that stock rotation is a key focus.
Ware house product, unused materials, supplies and other items or equipment as reuqired
Ensure that you maintain acceptable conditions of warehoused items, orderly stock placement and ensure products remain damage free.
SHIPPING and RECEIVING
Pick, label and prepare product for shipment as assigned by your line manager
Ensure accuracy of prepared shipments and all customer requirements are met. You will raise any identified issues with your line manager.
Load product, materials, or equipment on freight carriers ensuring all are damage free prior to shipping
Unload inbound materials, equipment, and supplies ensuring all are damage free prior to acceptance. You will raise any issues with your line manager in the first instance.
UTILITY
Assembly and supply cardboard totes / boxes to the production area
Assemble and supply scrap totes to manufacturing areas. Collect and process scrap for trash or recycle as needed.
Load the scrap trailer
Remove trash from the production floor and empty Dumpsters in to the trash compactor as appropriate
Remove scrapped cardboard from production
Load and empty the cardboard compactor as needed and process scrap cardboard for recycling
MISCELLANEOUS
Complete necessary paperwork and electronic transaction whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy
Perform other duties as assigned by your line manager
Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations
Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with the West 5s program

Additional Responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma Or equivalent required

Work Experience

No min required and
current or previous forklift experience preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have current or previous forklift experience
Must have good communication skills
Must have excellent attention to detail

License and Certifications

Manufacturing\Forklift Certification within 30 Days preferred

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. 

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