Material Handler – Receiving & Warehousing

ChemRite CoPac is looking for a Material Handler at their GMP-regulated liquid blending and filling manufacturing operation that provides contract packaging, blending, and filling services for OTC, cosmetic, and specialty chemical products. ChemRite CoPac partners with customers to manufacture high-quality liquid products across a variety of package types while maintaining strict adherence to FDA, GMP, and customer-specific quality requirements. This position supports the Receiving & Warehousing team by keeping production accurately, safely, and reliably supplied with raw materials and components. This role is critical to on-time line service, inventory accuracy, and lot traceability across the plant and its warehouse locations. #### Key Responsibilities: *Receiving & Putaway* - Receive and verify incoming raw materials and components against purchase orders - Safely move and scan inventory from receiving to the correct warehouse locations using forklift and barcode scanner - Apply First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory practices to maintain product quality and rotation *Production Support & Inventory Control* - Pull materials for daily production based on the schedule and pick tickets, following lot control procedures - Deliver materials to the production line on time to support continuous operations - Monitor hourly line usage and restock proactively - Cross-train on all material handling functions to support coverage across the plant and warehouse locations *Safety & Housekeeping* - Keep aisles and workflow areas clear and organized for warehouse safety and efficiency - Follow OSHA safety guidelines and flag equipment or workspace hazards *Communication & Ownership* - Communicate daily receiving activity and any issues to the Warehouse Manager - Take ownership and follow through, including finding solutions when needed - Collaborate well across departments, including Production and Blending #### Minimum Qualifications: - 18+ years old and legally authorized to work in the United States - Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) - Strong reading and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus - Forklift certification and ERP system experience preferred - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail #### Work Environment & Physical Demands: - Warehouse and dock environment, working around forklifts and material handling equipment - Frequent lifting, moving, and scanning of materials and containers - Comfortable working across multiple buildings/locations as needed #### Schedule & Work Expectations: Full-time position; may require overtime, weekends, and schedule flexibility based on production needs. #### Required Competencies: - Ownership and follow-through, even when it means finding a workaround - Reliable attendance and pride in doing the job right - Proactive attitude toward safety and process improvement - Clear, respectful, team-first communication - Willingness to cross-train on all material handling functions #### Performance Expectations: - Support a 90% production efficiency rating through timely, accurate material delivery - Maintain 98% accuracy supplying production with materials - Keep warehouse neat and organized #####