Material Handler III (5th shift) at Medtronic in BILLERICA, Massachusetts

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 Apr 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Material Handler III is responsible for handling, storing, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and products within Medtronic's supply chain. This role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance with all company policies and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and shipments against purchase orders.

• Accurately pick, pack, and stage materials for production and customer shipments.

• Maintain inventory records through data entry into inventory management systems (e.g., SAP).

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and handling of materials in compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Conduct regular cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliation.

• Collaborate with production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability.

• Identify and escalate material shortages or discrepancies.

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Must Have: Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND minimum of 4 years related experience

Nice to Have:

• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (e.g., SAP).

• Ability to operate material handling equipment (certification preferred but not required ).

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Basic computer proficiency , including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Previous experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment.

• Forklift certification.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$42,800.00 - $64,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The starting base rate of pay for this position and location is $24.00 per hour. The base rate is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.