Material Handler I - 2nd Shift

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people.

At Ascensia, our values serve as the bedrock of our organization. They guide our decisions, actions, and interactions, shaping the culture we collectively foster.

Our Values include :

Resilient Growth Mindset

Executional Excellence

Courageous Leadership

Inclusive Collaboration

We believe that when we live our values authentically, both individually and as a team, we unlock our true potential and drive sustainable success.

Are you ready to play a key role in a fast-paced, dynamic environment at Epredia? Join our team as a Material Handler and become an essential part of our warehouse operations. You'll be at the heart of our supply chain, ensuring that materials are handled efficiently and accurately to keep our production processes running smoothly. If you thrive in a hands-on role and love the satisfaction of a well-organized space, this is the job for you!

What Epredia Offers to Employees :

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective on first day of employment

Paid Time Off – Eligible to accrue up to 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), pro-rated based on start date

Paid Holidays

401(K) Retirement Plan – Company Matching Contribution up to 6%

Incentive Bonus Plan – eligible to participate to earn additional compensation

Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days of employment

Shift Premium for 2nd shift employees

Position Summary :

The Material Handler I is responsible for specialized tasks in manufacturing to assure that production lines have an adequate supply of components and work cell uptime is maximized.

Location : Kalamazoo, MI

What you will be doing :

Wrap and stage finished good pallets in warehouse

Provide components to each work center along route

Remove cardboard / trash from work centers each shift

Fill hoppers with caps and jars, when necessary and available

Assist team in line clearance activities, when necessary and available

Lift heavy items and operate forklift, pallet mover, and / or order processor / selector

Ability to wear fall protection, as needed, and comply with fall protection standards

Responsible for 5S and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) related to keeping a clean and safe work environment

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as documented and trained

Will perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills you will need :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to lift, push and / or pull, up to 50 lbs

Must be able to speak, read, and write (legibly) in the English language

Must have basic computer skills

Ability to be respirator trained

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable and maintain a positive attitude

Ability to clearly document required information

Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as documented and trained

Experience with working in chemical manufacturing, preferred

Ability to work overtime as required

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TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES : Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.

Building an Inclusive Culture : We are a company that brings varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to inventing on behalf of all customers. Our diverse perspectives are enriched by many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and life experience. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging our unique perspectives to scale our impact and growth.