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What makes a successful Material Handler - DSCSA M-F 1p - 9:30p? Here are the top traits.
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About the Role
McKesson is seeking a Material Handler to support our pharmaceutical distribution operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, movement, inventory control, and shipment of pharmaceutical products while ensuring compliance with Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requirements.
As an experienced warehouse professional, you will utilize warehouse systems, material handling equipment, and inventory control processes to maintain product integrity and support the efficient flow of healthcare products throughout our distribution center.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
Receive, inspect, and verify inbound pharmaceutical products and materials for accuracy and quality.
Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, to move products throughout the warehouse.
Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) and handheld scanners to document inventory transactions and product movement.
Pick, pack, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment while maintaining accuracy and productivity standards.
Perform inventory control activities, including cycle counts, discrepancy investigations, and inventory reconciliation.
Ensure compliance with DSCSA requirements, company policies, quality standards, and warehouse procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Basic Requirements
Typically requires 3+ years of related experience
Experience operating warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanning equipment.
Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter and track inventory data.
Preferred Skills/Experience
Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices, or regulated distribution environments.
Knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, and warehouse best practices.
Understanding of DSCSA requirements or pharmaceutical supply chain operations.
Forklift certification or previous powered industrial truck experience.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Position is fully onsite within a distribution center environment.
Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive movement throughout the shift.
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and work in a fast-paced environment.
Requires use of RF scanners, warehouse technology, and computer systems throughout the workday.
Ability to work a Monday-Friday schedule from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$16.10 - $26.83McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
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McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
- McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
- McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
- McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com