1st shift - Material Handler / Hilo Driver - Holland

Perrigo Company plc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Perrigo is hiring for distribution roles to operate Powered Industrial Equipment in our warehouse operations. You will be responsible for receiving, organizing, and preparing orders, and loading outbound shipments while maintaining safety and accuracy.

This hands-on position requires the ability to work 40 hours per week, with available overtime and training on additional shifts. A High School diploma and valid license or forklift experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license or 1 year of forklift or hi-lo driving experience.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week with overtime as needed and train on other shifts.
• Basic computer skills; simple math and reading comprehension.

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).
• Stand for long portions of shift and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

English reading/writing

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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.

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.

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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