Material Handler I
Rapidly Growing Life Sciences Technology Company
Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies. We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors. Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond. We are a collaborative group, including successful entrepreneurs, chemists, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders. Join us to develop and commercialize technologies that unleash the power of genomics at scale and empower the future of human health.
We are looking for a highly motivated Material Handler I to join our team!
This opportunity is an onsite full-time contracting position based in our Fremont, CA office.
How You’ll Contribute
- Inspect incoming deliveries for damage and any unsafe conditions before unloading material from truck
- Perform receipt functions and check all material documentation ensuring accuracy, confirming counts, weights, measures and purchase order number, matching delivery to the purchase order requirements
- Maintain and file the shipment receiving documents as records of each receipt
- Maintain the receiving area clean and clear, removing any accumulation of received materials in an orderly and timely manner
- Perform material picking operations to create material kits per work order system and transact material issues in company computer ERP system in a timely manner and ensure the ERP material transactions are completed at time of shipment
- Label and package incoming material for appropriate storage in the designated stockroom locations
- Run daily cycle count and reconciliation of material to meet inventory accuracy objectives
- Accurately prepare documentation for shipping packages and containers for domestic or international destinations; ensuring address labels, shipping account details, packing lists, international customs documents are complete and accurate for the type of shipment
- Liaise with internal functions such as receiving, IQA, purchasing, material planning, manufacturing, and engineering with regard to the receipt or dispatch of expedited items
- Follow Ultima Genomics safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous experience in a shipping or receiving role preferred
- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in using PLM and ERP, NetSuite experience desired
- Forklift Certification preferred
- High degree of business ethics and accountability
- Very detail oriented and focused on transactions accuracy
- Mindset focused on customer service (both internal and external)
- Ability to tackle daily tasks with a real sense of priority and urgency
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to stand, bend, crouch, push/pull, lift/move/carry (up to 50 lbs lifting required individually and team lifting up to 75 lbs)
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Ultima Genomics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. See also Ultima Genomics’ EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting recruiting@ultimagen.com.