What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at EPL America, LLC?
Join EPL, a global leader in tube-packaging, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our global expertise spans five large categories - Oral Care, Beauty & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals & Health, Food & Nutrition and Home Care. Take your career to the next level with us; become a part of the Danville, VA team where we specialize in Oral Care and Beauty & Cosmetics tube-packaging. We operate 2 shifts, 7a-7p A/C Crew and 7p-7a B/D Crew .70 shift differential pay for B/D. Schedule 2-2-3.
Job Overview:
To provide support to the production department and warehouse through the efficient handling of raw materials, finished goods, and machine waste.
Responsibilities:
- Using a combination of manual pallet jack and forklift: will pull and stage raw materials as needed for use by printing and tube production lines; move finished material from production into staging areas wrapping and double-stacking pallets as required; move approved raw materials from incoming holding area into designated warehouse aisles.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inventory movement into and out of production areas.
- Maintain adequate feed levels of resin in resin silo.
- Transport and properly dispose of production waste as specified using the compactor, grinder, and/or waste incinerator.
- Perform all tasks in a manner compliant with EPL's safety, quality, and GMP standards as necessary.
Requirements:
- Minimum of one (1) year experience within an organized warehousing facility.
- Forklift experience is preferred and/or other related material handling equipment and receive certification as required to operate such equipment.
- Must have the ability to use computer applications and spreadsheets to maintain inventory and material information and complete necessary paperwork.
- SAP experience preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand and walk for 12 hours throughout shift
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, squat, bend, reach overhead and push/pull materials with and without material handling equipment repeatedly throughout the shift
- Must be willing to work overtime, as required.
- Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel individually or in team environment.
EPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity/Inclusion in the workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever been employed by EPL before?
- Have you ever worked at EPL through a staffing agency?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14