1st shift - Material Handler / Hilo Driver - Holland

Perrigo; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Perrigo in Holland, MI is hiring a 1st shift Material Handler / Hilo Driver to support warehouse and distribution operations. You will receive, organize, pick, and load shipments while operating forklifts and related equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and forklift experience or training. Physical endurance and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license or forklift driving experience.
• Ability to work 40 hours with overtime and shifts flexibility.
• Basic math and reading comprehension; English literacy.
• Strong safety, teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and organize incoming product.
• Pick and prepare customer orders.
• Load trucks for outbound shipments.
• Operate powered industrial equipment (forklifts, order pickers, dock trucks).
• Perform physical tasks (lifting, bending, twisting) and maintain safety.

Skills

Forklift driving

Safety awareness

Reading & math

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Point-and-click computer skills

Computer-based training

Job description

Perrigo

1st shift - Material Handler / Hilo Driver - Holland

Location: Holland, MI, US, 49423

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, ACO®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Build a career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and growth.

Perrigo is hiring motivated individuals to operate Powered Industrial Equipment across our distribution operations. These roles are essential to ensuring our products reach customers safely and efficiently. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation time, and more.

Scope of the Role

• In this role, you’ll play a key part in our warehouse and distribution workflow by:
  • Receiving and organizing incoming product
  • Picking and preparing customer orders
  • Loading trucks for outbound shipments
  • Operating Powered Industrial Equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, and dock trucks
  • Performing physical tasks including repetitive bending, lifting, twisting, and moving materials
  • This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential.

Experience Required

• • A High School diploma (or G.E.D.) is required as is an excellent attendance record and work history.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or minimum 1 year of motorized Forklift or Hilo driving experience. In some circumstances other driving experience may be considered in lieu of a valid driver’s license.
  • All candidates must have the ability to work 40 hours per week with availability for overtime when necessary. Candidates must also be available to train on other shifts.
  • Must be able to complete core skills within 1 month or 30 days. Basic computer skills; point & click, ability to navigate through computer-based training systems. Basic math and reading/comprehension skills.
  • Understands & values safety, teamwork, the importance of quality, and attention to detail in work.
  • Ability to follow direction and Perrigo’s standard operating procedures.
  • It is a requirement that all Specialists can stand for the length of their shift, with breaks every 2 hours, which will amount to approximately 85% of the total shift spent standing.
  • Be able to see, hear and understand signs, labels, and instructions. This may include having vision (corrected or uncorrected) that meets the requirements of a valid driver’s license.
  • If the operator does not possess a valid driver’s license, they will be evaluated for vision and other appropriate physical requirements. Must have eye, hand, and feet coordination.

  Physical requirements:

  • Consistently/Frequently – stand, walk, lift 60 lbs., pulling and pushing 60 lbs., stoop/bend, squat, twisting, reach, grasp, move items/boxes, feel with hands/fingers.
  • Rarely – Climb stairs

  Environmental:

  • Consistently/Frequently - exposure to loud noises/machinery

  Other qualities:

  • Consistently/Frequently - see (vision), hear, ability to read and write, ability to interpret information, basic to intermediate math skills for adding cases on pallets by layers, counting pallets and quantities on pallets, and reading and writing in English. Simple/Complex problem-solving skills: how to stack a pallet with different sized boxes. How to load a semitrailer full of pallets that weigh varying amounts and have the load "scale" correctly.
  • Simple decision making: inspecting semi-trailers for safety. Deciding what pallets can be stacked upon others.
  • This role requires working around potential allergens, including: Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole, Famotidine, Loratadine, Guaifenesin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Nicotine, and Natural Flavorings

Benefits

• We believe our people are our greatest asset.
• Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation time, and more.

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We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo