2nd shift - Material Handler...
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