Material Handler Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Work Location: Mercer County, New Jersey

Summary:

Seeking a Material Handler with experience in regulated life sciences environments to manage material receipt, storage, issuance, and inventory processes. This role is essential for supporting manufacturing, quality control, and development operations by ensuring compliant and efficient material management, especially for temperature-sensitive and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the receipt, inspection, and verification of incoming materials, reagents, consumables, and equipment in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform material transactions using ERP or inventory management systems.
• Assign lot numbers, quarantine status, and labeling to materials following established procedures.
• Ensure proper storage and monitoring of materials, including ambient, refrigerated, and frozen classifications, with a focus on cold chain management.
• Prepare and issue materials for production, quality control, and development based on approved documentation and schedules.
• Support inventory cycle counts, reconciliation, and initiatives to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Document all material movements and transactions in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Handle hazardous and controlled materials safely, and assist with warehouse organization and readiness for audits and inspections.

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated life sciences material handling environment.
• Strong understanding of GxP principles and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Experience with material receiving, inventory control, lot tracking, and issuance processes in a regulated setting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or inventory management software (such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or a science-based field (biology, chemistry, biotechnology, etc.) preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, perform tasks involving walking, standing, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Knowledge of safe handling procedures for temperature-sensitive, hazardous, and/or controlled materials.
• Comfortable working with cell-based products, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
• Willingness to bend, stoop, carry, reach, climb, or stand on elevated benches or step stools as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully in compliance with applicable standards.

Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations