Warehouse Associate 12-Hour Day Shift

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking passionate and enthusiastic Warehouse Associates to join our growing team.

Starting Pay: $21.00 Hours: 5 : 00am - 5:30pm 12 Hour Continental – Rotating schedule for entire year

• Work Half the Year! Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Week 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON Week 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF WHAT YOU WILL DO As a key member of our plant warehouse team, the Warehouse Associate coordinates the warehouse functions including performing shipping and receiving duties (both internal production and raw material items), managing dock appointments, completing accurate inventory counts as requested, and providing material support to production for manufacturing activities. Provides the production control coordinator with complete list of all finished product shipment on scheduled shift. Schedules incoming and outgoing shipments Loads other shipments as required. Receives, verifies and locates all incoming shipments. Supports manufacturing process by supplying raw materials and packaging as required to production areas to ensure no production shut-downs. Writes up all receipts of items coming into plant during scheduled shift. Keeps an accurate record of all location move, receipts and finished product produced during scheduled shift. Enters all receipts into system. Provides inventory counts as required by purchasing. Keeps warehouse and dock areas clean. Operates all machinery required to achieve warehouse function. Computer work Other duties as assigned. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 1+ years warehouse experience. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Warehouse Practices. Ability to drive a stand up forklift preferred. Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely. Microsoft applications skills a must. Comfortable dealing with difficult situations. Demonstrated strengths in decision-making, analytical and organizational skills. Excellent time management skills. Ability to extend work hours when needed. Ability to subtract, add, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to clearly articulate process problems or troubleshooting issues. Must be trained in lockout/tagout procedures and hazard communication. Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Must be able to wear hearing protection in designated areas. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including: PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off 13 paid holidays 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases Comprehensive Health Insurance Annual well-being subsidy 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)

Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos) 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 AND 2025 NKY Magazine Best Workplace in Northern Kentucky Join the Sweet Life by applying today! Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.