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Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Our warehouse team ensures materials and inventory are consistently available to support manufacturing operations. This Warehouse Technician position will primarily support production groups by ordering, receiving, stocking, and delivering materials needed for daily operations. The role works closely with production teams, the main warehouse, and external service providers to ensure materials and supplies are available, properly stored, and maintained at appropriate inventory levels.

Position Responsibilities:

• Order materials and production supplies using SAP to support daily manufacturing needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish commonly used materials and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
• Receive materials from the main warehouse, verify deliveries, and put materials away in designated storage locations.
• Pick up, stage, and deliver materials and supplies to production areas as needed.
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and rotated when applicable.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and other material-handling equipment to safely move materials.
• Coordinate with external service providers for trash and waste collection, including providing access to appropriate areas and supporting scheduled pickups.
• Perform recordkeeping and inventory transactions to help ensure accurate material quantities and inventory information.
• Communicate with production groups regarding material needs, shortages, or other inventory concerns.
• Support general warehouse and material-handling activities as needed.
• Follow all applicable company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and governmental regulations.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Required Experience:

• 1+ years of relevant warehouse or material-handling experience; 2–4 years preferred.
• Experience receiving, stocking, handling, and moving materials.
• Working knowledge of computer systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and directly support production groups.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other common warehouse/material-handling equipment.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.

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The salary range for this role is: $48,600 - $76,600

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
 
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
 
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Delivery Scheduling, Forklift Operations, Garbage Collection, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inventory Maintenance, Inventory Management, Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Material Handling Equipment, Materials Handling, Packaging Operations, Parts Inventory, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Production Support, Receiving Merchandise, SAP Procurement {+ 7 more}

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
11/20/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R426867