Title: Sr Material Handler

Location: Newark, NJ

Pay: $30 - $40 an hour

A high reputable life sciences company is looking for an Sr Material Handler to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to serving as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all materials handling, inventory control, and GMP warehouse operations, independently receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials, reagents, consumables, and equipment in compliance with GMP standards and company SOPs, and much more!

Job Description:

Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all materials handling, inventory control, and GMP warehouse operations at the Newark site.Independently receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials, reagents, consumables, and equipment in compliance with GMP standards and company SOPs.Forecast material usage to accurately and proactively coordinate with procurement for delivery to meet planned production schedules.Execute and document material transactions in ERP or inventory systems, ensuring real-time accuracy and traceability.Oversee internal lot assignment, labeling, quarantine, and release workflows, including coordination with Quality Assurance.Maintain and monitor storage conditions (ambient, refrigerated, frozen) to ensure compliance with material-specific requirements.Accurately stage, issue, and track materials for use in production, quality control, and development activities per BOMs and material request forms.Lead cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, and inventory reconciliation initiatives to support audit readiness and operational efficiency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience in a GMP/CDMO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment with increasing levels of responsibility in materials management or warehouse operations.Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead site-level MM functions with minimal oversight.Experience with investigating non-conforming materials, out-of-specification test results, and process deviations within a cGMP environment.Strong working knowledge of GxP, GDP, and material control requirements under 21 CFR Part 211 or equivalent.Experience with material receiving, internal lot tracking, issuance, reconciliation, and compliance documentation.Proficiency in ERP or warehouse management systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).High attention to detail and proven ability to execute and troubleshoot material workflows in a regulated environment.Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work within temperature-controlled environments.Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits:

Great benefits packageWork life balanceClear career growth path

***INTERVIEWS

HAPPENING THIS WEEK***

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call to dyseidenberg@astoncarter.com

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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