2nd shift - Material Handler / Hilo - Allegan - $21.00

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. Dedicated to providing the best self-care for everyone, we are the people behind brands you trust, including Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, 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

• Receiving and organizing incoming product
• Picking and preparing customer orders
• Loading trucks for outbound shipments
• Operating Powered Industrial Equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, and dock trucks
• Performing physical tasks including repetitive bending, lifting, twisting, and moving materials
• Following direction and Perrigo’s standard operating procedures
• Inspecting semi-trailers for safety and deciding how to stack pallets
• Stacking pallets with different sized boxes and loading semi-trailers to scale correctly

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required
• Valid driver’s license or minimum 1 year of motorized forklift or Hilo driving experience (other driving experience may be considered in lieu of a valid driver’s license)
• Ability to work 40 hours per week with availability for overtime when necessary
• Availability to train on other shifts
• Must complete core skills within 1 month or 30 days
• Basic computer skills (point & click, ability to navigate through computer-based training systems)
• Basic math and reading/comprehension skills
• Ability to stand for approximately 85% of the total shift, with breaks every 2 hours
• Ability to see, hear, and understand signs, labels, and instructions (vision requirements may align with those of a valid driver’s license)
• Eye, hand, and feet coordination

Physical Requirements

• Consistently/Frequently: Stand, walk, lift 60 lbs., pulling and pushing 60 lbs., stoop/bend, squat, twisting, reach, grasp, move items/boxes, feel with hands/fingers
• Rarely: Climb stairs
• Environmental: Exposure to loud noises/machinery
• Other qualities: Ability to read and write, interpret information, basic to intermediate math skills for adding cases on pallets, counting pallets, and reading/writing in English

Skills

• Simple and complex problem-solving (e.g., stacking pallets with different sized boxes, loading semi-trailers to scale correctly)
• Simple decision-making (e.g., inspecting semi-trailers for safety, determining pallet stacking)
• Understanding of safety, teamwork, quality, and attention to detail

This role requires working with potential allergens, including: Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole, Famotidine, Loratadine, Guaifenesin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Nicotine, and Natural Flavorings.

Benefits

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

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Perrigo is proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024."