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2nd shift - Material Handler...

Xtalks · Holland, MI · 2 mo ago
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At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to make lives better through trusted health and wellness solutions, accessible to all. We are a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over-the-counter and infant formula products. Dedicated to providing the best self-care for everyone, we are the people behind brands you trust, including Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, ACO®, and many more.

About the role

Build a career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and growth. In this role, you'll play a key part in our warehouse and distribution workflow by operating Powered Industrial Equipment to ensure our products reach customers safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and organize incoming product
  • Pick and prepare customer orders
  • Load trucks for outbound shipments
  • Operate Powered Industrial Equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, and dock trucks
  • Perform physical tasks including repetitive bending, lifting, twisting, and moving materials
  • Stack pallets with different sized boxes and load semi-trailers to ensure proper weight distribution ("scaling")
  • Inspect semi-trailers for safety and decide which pallets can be stacked upon others
  • Interpret signs, labels, and instructions, including reading and writing in English
  • Perform basic to intermediate math for counting cases, pallets, and quantities

Requirements

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Excellent attendance record and work history
  • Valid driver's license or minimum 1 year of motorized forklift/Hilo driving experience (other driving experience may be considered)
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week with availability for overtime and shift training
  • Must complete core skills within 1 month or 30 days
  • Basic computer skills (point & click, navigate computer-based training systems)
  • Basic math and reading/comprehension skills
  • Ability to stand for approximately 85% of the shift (with breaks every 2 hours)
  • Vision (corrected or uncorrected) that meets valid driver's license requirements (or evaluated for equivalent physical requirements if no license)
  • Eye, hand, and feet coordination
  • Ability to see, hear, and understand signs, labels, and instructions
  • Understanding of safety, teamwork, quality, and attention to detail
  • Ability to follow direction and Perrigo's standard operating procedures

Physical Requirements

  • Consistently/Frequently: Stand, walk, lift 60 lbs., pull/push 60 lbs., stoop/bend, squat, twist, reach, grasp, move items/boxes, feel with hands/fingers
  • Rarely: Climb stairs
  • Environmental: Exposure to loud noises/machinery
  • Other: Work around potential allergens (e.g., Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole, Famotidine, Loratadine, Guaifenesin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Nicotine, Natural Flavorings)

Benefits

  • Competitive wages with off-shift premiums
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • Onsite fitness center
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and vacation time

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