Senior Material Handler - 1st shift

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Senior Material Handler

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Warehouse Operator focuses on the day-to-day activities within the Myerstown site’s warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, production supply and shipping products. This position is responsible for coordinating the movement of high-quality materials and products on time and in the right quantities, while ensuring all operations are conducted efficiently, safely, and in compliance with applicable procedures and standards. The role works closely with the Warehouse Manager and supports overall operational goals at the local site.

Your responsibilities will include:

Perform necessary tasks in Myerstown site warehouse operations to coordinate the movement of high-quality materials and products on time and in the right quantities;

Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety and ergonomic rules, including required personal protective equipment (PPE) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specific processes and areas;

Maintain a clean and orderly work area and participate in safety improvement projects;

Support operations across three on-site warehouses to meet production demands and maintain production priorities by following the site-wide production schedule and communicating material concerns to supervision;

Operate forklifts, including stand-up and sit-down units, and required attachments such as pull-pack, clamp, drum clamp, and inverter equipment;

Operate warehouse equipment including high-density, fixed, and flow racking, battery charging units, wrapping machines, dock plates, and scales;

Perform receiving, storing, and shipping tasks in accordance with SOPs, including inspecting materials for damage, verifying counts, ensuring cleanliness in compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), matching documentation to received materials, verifying materials against shipping orders, and preparing shipping and scrap orders;

Accurately complete, maintain, and update electronic and paper documentation related to material movement tasks;

Pick orders for raw and packaging materials to supply production departments;

Review and verify team members’ paperwork as needed;

Provide support to the Quality Assurance department, including sample rooms and retesting activities;

Pull materials for write-offs;

Load landfill and recycling trailers;

Ensure appropriate handling, storage, and response procedures for hazardous and sensitive materials;

Complete all required electronic and paper documentation associated with each task, including attaching pictures when required, and complete safety observations, quality observations, training documentation, process improvement records, and work orders, while attending scheduled departmental meetings;

Submit work orders as needed to maintain warehouse equipment and repair racks;

Coordinate work with external contractors and vendors as directed by supervision;

Help build a team-oriented culture and drive continuous process improvement by supporting and motivating team members, sharing knowledge, participating in training, and taking ownership of self-development and team development;

Utilize automated inventory systems such as SAP to perform material movement and storage transactions, scrap transactions, reconciliation, SAP inventory cleanup, cycle counting, and empty bin reporting;

Maintain accurate inventory levels and records to support warehouse and production operations;

Perform other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED;

Good verbal and written communication skills in English, including the demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and follow workplace documentation such as SOPs and work instructions;

Proficient computer skills, with the ability to work within electronic systems and documentation platforms;

Previous experience using automated inventory systems such as SAP, MES, or similar systems;

Previous experience using motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment;

Ability to physically operate a forklift truck, with forktruck certification and experience required;

Experience handling materials in a government-regulated environment and/or in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or SOP-driven environment;

Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment;

Good mathematical aptitude, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and use of the metric system;

Willingness to work overtime as required based on production and warehouse demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous warehouse experience;

At least 2 years of primary forktruck responsibility, including racking and stacking materials;

Experience with Microsoft software;

Experience supporting cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Engineering, suppliers, and external delivery personnel;

Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $23.32-$34.99. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 7/20/26.

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YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
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Location:	United States : Pennsylvania : Myerstown
Division:	Consumer Health
Reference Code:	875525



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