Material Handler II Logistics - 1st Shift

Who We Are
Alene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio and New York, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We were selected as a Best Company to Work For in 2020 and 2021. We were also honored by BusinessNH as their Manufacturing Business of the Year in 2023.
The Position
Alene Candles LLC is seeking a Material Handler II in the Logistics Department for 1st shift. You will organize and transport production and support material and equipment within the area of assignment. You may use manual and powered material handling equipment and packaging equipment. There will also be a large receiving portion of the position. The skills, efforts, responsibilities and working conditions are outlined below and made part of this description.
Rate of Pay
The Material Handler II position pays $19.00/hr.
The Hours
This position works Monday-Friday, from 7am-3pm.
During our busy season, we anticipate there being overtime available. We work 1-2 Saturdays a month depending on customer demand. Busy season is typically April-August but is subject to change based on production needs.
The Location
We are located at 51 Scarborough Lane, Milford, NH. This position is onsite.
Who We Are Looking For
The Material Handler II position is a physical role with lifting, bending, twisting, and being on your feet for the entire shift. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs independently. If you are a hard worker and someone with organizational skills that has a great eye for detail, this is the position for you! The ability to multitask and independently organize tasks is essential to this position.
Additional Job Details
Locate, pick, move, and store material and equipment according to established procedures, both written and verbal.
Unloads and stores material in proper locations and performs receiving transactions
Use material handling equipment such as hand and powered pallet movers, fork trucks and some powered packing equipment such as banders and shrink wrappers
Maintain proper documentation and records using various paper forms and computer systems
Follows and complies with all safety rules and regulations. Maintains individual work area/equipment in a neat, orderly manner. Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment/tooling, defective materials and unusual conditions to supervisor. Count items and audit for package/shipping damage.
Maintain necessary records as required. Moves material as necessary in performance of duties. Cycle count as scheduled
Obtain and maintain proper training for powered industrial trucks. Maintain daily logs
Perform other duties as directed
Please note, this job has considerable physical demand consisting of frequent lifting or moving average weight material or occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight material in difficult positions.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1-4 years of experience in a logistical background
1+ year of experience with pallet jacks (manual and/or electric) and scan guns
Preferred Qualifications:
Forklift experience is not required, but desired
Good communication skills and the ability to be accurate, patient, and responsible
Basic knowledge of computers. Data entry required and ability to function in our MRP system in order to enter transactions
Experience loading and unloading a 53-foot Box Truck
Experience and understanding of BIN Transfers
Inventory control experience
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Voluntary PTO Donation Program, Tuition Reimbursement and “Alene Gives Back” – our paid volunteer program.
Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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