Material Handler I

About the role

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

Summary

As a Material Handler, you will support shipping and warehouse operations by accurately packaging products, maintaining inventory and shipping supplies, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements. You will work independently within procedures while coordinating with internal departments and external carriers to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant shipments. This contributes to efficient material flow, accurate documentation, and overall team success.

The hourly pay range for this role is $18.35 to $27.45. Pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, and education

Primary Responsibilities

• Package products for shipment in accordance with established procedures and requirements
• Perform routine data entry related to shipments, inventory, and documentation
• Monitor and replenish bin inventory levels in shipping areas as needed
• Track and manage shipping supplies; prepare purchase requisitions to maintain adequate stock
• Maintain and update log books for Bills of Material (BOMs) and drawings
• Coordinate with internal departments and external carriers to resolve shipment-related questions requiring explanation or approval
• Operate consistently from established procedures while meeting daily operational needs
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Actively contribute to overall team objectives and workflow

General Tasks

• Strictly comply with quality, occupational safety, and environmental regulations
• Follow instructions from Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Safety representatives
• Maintain accurate shipping and inventory documentation
• Support cross-functional communication related to shipping activities
• Identify discrepancies in inventory or documentation and escalate as appropriate
• Maintain an organized and safe shipping and warehouse environment

Outcomes / Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of packaged and shipped product
• Timeliness of order fulfillment and shipments
• Inventory accuracy and availability of shipping supplies
• Compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements
• Effective collaboration with internal teams and carriers

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• High school diploma or equivalent (reading, writing, and basic math skills required)
• Less than one year of related experience required
• Previous warehouse or shipping experience preferred
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Travel Requirements

• None

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required
• On-site presence required to support shipping and receiving