Material Handler

Edison, NJ, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 4 days ago

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Mentorship
FOCUS
Good Manufacturing Practice
HMI
Manufacturing
Mathematics
Attention To Detail
Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Documentation

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We are looking for Material Handler for our client in Edison, NJ

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Location: Edison, NJ

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $20hr - $23hr

The Material Handler I is responsible for supporting packaging operations in a regulated manufacturing environment.
This role ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while maintaining efficient material flow and operational support.
The position requires attention to detail, proactive work habits, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Requirement/Must Have:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience handling pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
Ability to work proactively without constant supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.
Ability to stand for approximately 6 hours per shift.
Ability to work at elevation with appropriate safety gear.
Vision accuracy and color detection capability.
Demonstrated compliance with EHS and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with PPE, safety, and EHS standards.
Execute packaging operations according to approved documentation and SOPs.
Respond promptly to alarms and troubleshoot issues during packaging processes.
Perform equipment cleaning, change parts, and complete line clearance activities.
Complete required documentation including room and equipment logbooks, batch records, and verification checks.
Stage and transfer packaging materials and bulk products as needed.
Verify packaging components and bulk products against batch records and protocols.
Stack finished goods cases on pallets, shrink-wrap pallets, and transfer to warehouse.
Operate palletizer and pallet jack safely and efficiently.
Remove unused or discarded materials to designated warehouse or recycling areas.
Ensure compliance with company policies, cGMP, DEA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Communicate effectively with team members to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
Demonstrate urgency for quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Train and mentor other Material Handlers and Packaging Operators as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Should Have:

1 2 years of experience in an FDA-regulated packaging environment.
Proficiency in navigating HMI screens for packaging equipment including tablet or capsule filler, cottoner, capper, desiccant inserter, checkweigher, labeler, case former, and palletizer.
Ability to assist packaging technicians during line changeovers.
Competency in performing basic math functions related to packaging order start-up and completion.
Knowledge of aggregation processes on packaging lines.
Ability to respond to equipment alarms, faults, and error messages and assess potential product impact.
Ability to work extended hours and maintain focus under challenging conditions.

Qualification And Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Relevant experience in packaging or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10516350
Position Id: NJ_DLPA_0225
Posted 4 days ago

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