The Opportunity:

The Distribution Lead is responsible for ensuring that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time. The lead communicates with customers as required and, with the Transportation Department, develops inbound and outbound freight schedules. The lead mentors less-experienced peers and assists supervisors but does not formally supervise others.

Highlights of joining our Avantor Team:
- Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, with some overtime
- 18 days of paid time off in the first year
- 9 paid company holidays plus two additional personal choice holidays
- 100% matching for 401K contributions on the first 4%
Benefits commence on your first day of work! 

What we’re looking for 

Education:  High school diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree a plus.

Experience:

1-3 years applicable experience; preferred, lead, shipping/warehouse experience is a plus.

Experience with Hazmat shipping procedures.

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), SAP experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Willingness to learn tasks from other departments as needed.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Must be a team player and be able to collaborate with members of the immediate team and employees outside the organization while demonstrating the ability to work independently.

Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Possess organization and time management skills.

How you will thrive and create an impact 

Verifies required outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring all products are correctly counted.

Assist on the dock scanning boxes for truck lane and work on FedEx Lane processing through the FedEx app.

Assist in covering for lunch/breaks for dock staff.

May be required to assist the packing team or other departments in the building with picking and put away.

Ensures outbound shipments are complete and free of damage.

Completes all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion using computer skills.

Ensures that the work area is clean, tidy, and organized.

Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and in accordance with OSHA and other appropriate standards.

Participate in daily meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$43,700.00 - $72,800.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.