Tekwissen
Material Handler II
Tekwissen, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview:
TekWissen group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological expertise with world-class manufacturing and scientific insight to support the delivery of innovative medicines for a wide range of diseases. Specializing in pharmaceutical ingredients, bioscience, biopharmaceuticals, custom manufacturing, and cell and gene therapy, the company provides comprehensive services across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences sectors. It supports every stage of drug development, from early research to commercial production, and offers solutions in biologics, small molecules, and specialty ingredients. Committed to quality and innovation, the company serves as a critical partner in advancing therapeutic solutions and streamlining complex manufacturing processes, with a global presence that ensures access to scalable, flexible, and compliant technical expertise.
Job Title:
Material Handler II
Location:
Houston, TX, 77047
Duration:
5 months
Job Type:
Contract
Work Type:
Onsite
Shifts:
1st Shift - Monday to Friday: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM but will eventually be moved to: Sunday to either Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday.
2nd Shift - Sunday to Wednesday from 08:00 PM to 07:00 AM or Wednesday to Saturday from 08:00 PM to 07:00 AM
Note:
Overnight shift does not need to train on first shift but may need to attend Orientation on first shift for the first week.
Overview
The Material Handler will support critical warehouse activities, including performing inventory counts, putting away materials from goods receipt into final storage locations, replenishing materials, and assisting in warehouse redesign initiatives. This role will also involve supporting manufacturing with ad hoc material delivery requests, ensuring accurate transaction recording, and communicating potential inventory issues to prevent stock-outs. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Warehouse, Inventory and Replenishment Leads to ensure efficient warehouse operations and timely material availability for production.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform Inventory Counts:Conduct regular physical inventory counts to ensure inventory accuracyCompare physical counts with system data and report discrepancies to the Replenishment Lead or Inventory ManagerAssist in cycle counting and annual stock-taking processesSupport the investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies as neededPut Away Materials from Goods Receipt:Verify incoming materials are correctly labeled and transferred to plastic totesTransfer materials from the receiving area to their final storage locations according to warehouse protocolsFollow storage guidelines and ensure proper organization and safety measures are followedReplenish Materials:
Monitor material levels and ensure that production support team and manufacturing are consistently supplied with the necessary materials based on the production scheduleTransfer materials from storage locations to production as requiredEnsure proper material rotation (e.g., FIFO-First In, First Out) to maintain inventory integritySupport Implementation of Warehouse Improvement InitiativesAssist with the execution of warehouse improvement tasks under the guidance of the Warehouse SupervisorImplement layout changes, relocate materials, and reorganize storage areas to optimize warehouse space and efficiencyEnsure changes are documented and communicated to relevant team membersSupport Ad Hoc Material Delivery Requests from Manufacturing:
Respond promptly to unscheduled or urgent material delivery requests from manufacturingEnsure timely and accurate delivery of materials to the production area to avoid any disruptions in manufacturing activitiesEnsure Transactions Are Performed as Per Guidance:
Record all inventory movements (receiving, put-away, replenishment, and shipping) accurately in the warehouse management system (WMS)Ensure transactions are performed in compliance with company policies and proceduresCollaborate with the Inventory Manager to address any system-related issues or discrepancies in transactionsSupport the Replenishment Lead:
Communicate any inventory discrepancies immediately to the Replenishment Lead and escalate any potential stock-out risksAssist in resolving inventory issues, including suggesting corrective actions to prevent future discrepanciesCollaborate with the Replenishment Lead to ensure materials are replenished efficiently and on time to meet production demandsQualifications:
High school diploma or equivalentPrior experience working in a pharma, biotech or regulated industry backgroundExperience in warehouse operations or inventory management or warehouse logisticsExperience with material handling forklifts and pallet jacksFamiliarity with inventory management systems (e.g., ERP or WMS software)Experience with SAPStrong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy in inventory counts and material handlingBasic computer skills for data entry and inventory trackingAbility to lift and move materials, as requiredAttention to Detail: Ability to perform inventory counts and transactions accurately, ensuring materials are handled and recorded correctlyOrganizational Skills: Strong ability to efficiently organize and store materials while supporting improvement initiativesProblem-Solving: Proactive in identifying inventory discrepancies and potential stock-out issues, with the ability to escalate concernsTime Management: Able to prioritize tasks, including ad hoc requests from manufacturing, while managing ongoing responsibilitiesCommunication: Clear communication with warehouse leadership and the manufacturing team regarding inventory issues and material availabilityAdaptability: Flexible and responsive to changing priorities, including the implementation of re-design projects and urgent material deliveriesPhysical demands may include lifting, walking, standing for extended periods, and operating warehouse equipment
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
TekWissen group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological expertise with world-class manufacturing and scientific insight to support the delivery of innovative medicines for a wide range of diseases. Specializing in pharmaceutical ingredients, bioscience, biopharmaceuticals, custom manufacturing, and cell and gene therapy, the company provides comprehensive services across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences sectors. It supports every stage of drug development, from early research to commercial production, and offers solutions in biologics, small molecules, and specialty ingredients. Committed to quality and innovation, the company serves as a critical partner in advancing therapeutic solutions and streamlining complex manufacturing processes, with a global presence that ensures access to scalable, flexible, and compliant technical expertise.
Job Title:
Material Handler II
Location:
Houston, TX, 77047
Duration:
5 months
Job Type:
Contract
Work Type:
Onsite
Shifts:
1st Shift - Monday to Friday: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM but will eventually be moved to: Sunday to either Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday.
2nd Shift - Sunday to Wednesday from 08:00 PM to 07:00 AM or Wednesday to Saturday from 08:00 PM to 07:00 AM
Note:
Overnight shift does not need to train on first shift but may need to attend Orientation on first shift for the first week.
Overview
The Material Handler will support critical warehouse activities, including performing inventory counts, putting away materials from goods receipt into final storage locations, replenishing materials, and assisting in warehouse redesign initiatives. This role will also involve supporting manufacturing with ad hoc material delivery requests, ensuring accurate transaction recording, and communicating potential inventory issues to prevent stock-outs. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Warehouse, Inventory and Replenishment Leads to ensure efficient warehouse operations and timely material availability for production.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform Inventory Counts:Conduct regular physical inventory counts to ensure inventory accuracyCompare physical counts with system data and report discrepancies to the Replenishment Lead or Inventory ManagerAssist in cycle counting and annual stock-taking processesSupport the investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies as neededPut Away Materials from Goods Receipt:Verify incoming materials are correctly labeled and transferred to plastic totesTransfer materials from the receiving area to their final storage locations according to warehouse protocolsFollow storage guidelines and ensure proper organization and safety measures are followedReplenish Materials:
Monitor material levels and ensure that production support team and manufacturing are consistently supplied with the necessary materials based on the production scheduleTransfer materials from storage locations to production as requiredEnsure proper material rotation (e.g., FIFO-First In, First Out) to maintain inventory integritySupport Implementation of Warehouse Improvement InitiativesAssist with the execution of warehouse improvement tasks under the guidance of the Warehouse SupervisorImplement layout changes, relocate materials, and reorganize storage areas to optimize warehouse space and efficiencyEnsure changes are documented and communicated to relevant team membersSupport Ad Hoc Material Delivery Requests from Manufacturing:
Respond promptly to unscheduled or urgent material delivery requests from manufacturingEnsure timely and accurate delivery of materials to the production area to avoid any disruptions in manufacturing activitiesEnsure Transactions Are Performed as Per Guidance:
Record all inventory movements (receiving, put-away, replenishment, and shipping) accurately in the warehouse management system (WMS)Ensure transactions are performed in compliance with company policies and proceduresCollaborate with the Inventory Manager to address any system-related issues or discrepancies in transactionsSupport the Replenishment Lead:
Communicate any inventory discrepancies immediately to the Replenishment Lead and escalate any potential stock-out risksAssist in resolving inventory issues, including suggesting corrective actions to prevent future discrepanciesCollaborate with the Replenishment Lead to ensure materials are replenished efficiently and on time to meet production demandsQualifications:
High school diploma or equivalentPrior experience working in a pharma, biotech or regulated industry backgroundExperience in warehouse operations or inventory management or warehouse logisticsExperience with material handling forklifts and pallet jacksFamiliarity with inventory management systems (e.g., ERP or WMS software)Experience with SAPStrong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy in inventory counts and material handlingBasic computer skills for data entry and inventory trackingAbility to lift and move materials, as requiredAttention to Detail: Ability to perform inventory counts and transactions accurately, ensuring materials are handled and recorded correctlyOrganizational Skills: Strong ability to efficiently organize and store materials while supporting improvement initiativesProblem-Solving: Proactive in identifying inventory discrepancies and potential stock-out issues, with the ability to escalate concernsTime Management: Able to prioritize tasks, including ad hoc requests from manufacturing, while managing ongoing responsibilitiesCommunication: Clear communication with warehouse leadership and the manufacturing team regarding inventory issues and material availabilityAdaptability: Flexible and responsive to changing priorities, including the implementation of re-design projects and urgent material deliveriesPhysical demands may include lifting, walking, standing for extended periods, and operating warehouse equipment
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.