Logistics Operator (Day shft) Schenectady/Glenville, NY
About the Role
As a Logistics Operator for dsm-firmenich, Health Nutrition and Care (HNC-Premix), you are responsible for the physical and administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and staging of raw materials and finished products. You will prepare goods to ship, load outbound trucks, unload inbound trucks, check goods in, and sample the inbound goods. You will utilize a Warehouse Management System to put away and pull products by specific locations in the warehouse.
Responsibilities
- Performs day-to-day duties of receiving materials and stock transfers; preparing shipments by palletizing, wrapping, labeling, etc., ensuring shipments include documentation.
- Load and unload transport trucks.
- Must be able to operate fork trucks safely.
- Assists with accurate and timely inventory counts as requested.
- Adjusts orders due to scheduling or shipping changes.
- Raw material sampling.
- Inspects inbound and outbound trucks and materials.
- Maintains accurate and timely shipping and receiving records.
- Comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety / regulatory requirements, and operational goals.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- 2+ years’ experience in a warehouse role
- Forklift experience (Valid Driver’s license)
- Experience working with dietary supplements or other food ingredients a plus
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. as needed throughout the shift 9. Warehouse software experience a plus along with basic computer skills
- Ability to travel between our Schenectady & Glenville warehouses
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse Management System software
- Basic computer skills
Pay
$20 /hour + $2k Sign-on Bonus
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with ability to work overtime before or after as needed and when needed
Benefits
- Paid holidays, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays
- Full healthcare benefits day one - medical, dental, eye, and life insurance
- 401K with generous company match
- Unique career paths across health, nutrition, and beauty
- A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
- A science-led company, cutting-edge research, and creativity everywhere
- Growth that keeps up with you – develop expertise and leadership
- A culture that lifts you up – collaborative teams, shared wins, and supportive colleagues
About Dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.