Material Handler Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

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 production and manufacturing areas. Ship, receive, label and properly store products and materials. Load and unload trucks. Operate industrial fork lifts in a safe and professional manner. Transport supplies, tooling and equipment as required. Maintain high accuracy level on paperwork and electronic transitions / records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

PRODUCTION SUPPLY AND

WAREHOUSEUndertake the supply of goods to manufacturing and production areas with pallets, work in process product, packaging supplies and other materials as and when requiredMaintain FIFO (First in First Out) system for supplying materialsMaintain acceptable conditions of warehoused itemsMaintain orderly stock placement and ensure products remain damage free

SHIPPING AND

RECEIVINGPick, Label and prepare product for shipmentEnsure accuraccy of prepared shipments and all customer requirements are metLoad product, materials or equipment on freight carriers ensuring all are damage free prior to shippingunload inbound materials, equipment, and supplies ensuring all are damage free prior to acceptance. Verify accuracy of paperwork, label and put away materialsUTILITYAssemble and supply cardboard / packaging to the production floor as requiredCollect and process scrap for trash or recycle as neededRemove scrapped cardboard from the production floor, load and empty cardboard compactor.

Additional Responsibilities Education High School Diploma or equivalent required
Work Experience No min required.
Prior experience in material handling preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A learning MindsetGood attention to detailGood communication skillsLicense and Certifications Travel Requirements 5%: Up to 13 business days per yearPhysical Requirements Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently 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.