Material Handler II

Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe.  We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building functions, we take time to recognize our achievements and celebrate our diversity.  We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration and are committed to continuous learning by offering ongoing skill building and training for our staff.  Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people’s lives better, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the team and shape the future of AstraZenec

Join our dynamic Operations team as a Material Handler, where you'll follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in daily activities. Your role will involve receiving, picking, shipping, equipment monitoring, and material control. You'll also have the opportunity to revise SOP’s, initiate and complete deviations, and provide leadership to other team members. 

Accountabilities:
As a Material Handler, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks including delivery for production at GPF, managing the expired material program, supporting freeze/thaw activities, handling non-GMP and GMP shipments (including hazmat), controlling cell bank, and intrasite transport of DS and kits. You'll also be on call for after-hours cell phone support. 

Essential Skills/Experience:
- High school diploma
- 0-2 years experience
 

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Class C commercial drivers license (CDL) with hazmat endorsement required. 
- Training and certification in shipment of hazardous materials and forklift operation.

-Some college course work in Business, Life sciences.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets. Our resilience helps us thrive as we innovate and evolve. We are a diverse, multigenerational team of experts connected across the globe. We interpret the science, connecting it with the business need to apply manufacturing excellence. If you are self-driven, thrive at pace, continuously learning and proactively taking on more, then this is the place for you.

Ready to adapt and innovate at pace? Experience the excitement and varied challenges as we launch new products. It's the quality of the products that ignites our passion to rapidly develop innovative new processes. Join us now and make a big impact on life-changing medicines!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $53,400 to $80,100 Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted

30-Mar-2026

Closing Date

05-Apr-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.