2nd Shift - Yard Driver - Material Specialist

Lindt & Sprüngli USA; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 32,676 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli USA in Stratham, NH is seeking a Yard Driver/Material Specialist responsible for organizing material flow in the warehouse. The role requires experience in a manufacturing environment and skills in safe operation of equipment. Tasks include transporting trailers, managing inventory, and ensuring safety and efficiency in warehouse operations. This position offers a compensation range of $23.72 to $25.00, with benefits that promote employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
• Knowledge of standard warehouse and/or production practices and processes helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport trailers/trucks across campus as needed.
• Support warehouse operations via transporting inventory and materials.
• Ensure accurate, safe, and efficient receipt of all inbound materials.

Skills

Basic writing and math skills

Flexibility for shift changes and overtime

Basic computer and data-entry knowledge

Excellent attention to detail

Truck driving experience (26FT or above)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet jacks

Fork trucks

Turret stock pickers

Job description

Company Overview

At Lindt, we are a global fast‑growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile to ensure every Lindt experience is exceptional. Our efforts aim to make a positive impact in the world of premium chocolate and in the lives of employees, customers, and communities. We foster a culture defined by Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration.

Position Purpose

The individual in this position is responsible for the organization of accurate and timely material flow into and out of the manufacturing and/or warehouse departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Yard Driver: Safely transport trailers/trucks across campus as needed. Must have prior experience driving large commercial truck/trailers. CDL is not required as the driver does not go on public roadways.
• Material Specialist: Support warehouse operation via transporting inventory and materials throughout the warehouse to and from Production areas using Powered Industrial Equipment—including pallet jacks, fork trucks, and turret stock pickers (TSPs). Ensure accurate, safe, and efficient receipt of all inbound materials, including packaging materials, imported goods, and internal manufactured items. Maintain consistent internal support and ensure accurate, safe, and efficient fulfillment of all sales‑order requests. Support functional team requirements to ensure safe and efficient operation of all material‑handling equipment.

Qualifications

Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment with receiving or shipping background preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Basic writing and math skills required.
• Flexibility to meet rotational shift changes and overtime, as required.
• Basic computer and data‑entry knowledge required. Ability to use a radio‑frequency scanner.
• Knowledge of standard warehouse and/or production practices and processes helpful but not required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Truck driving experience—26FT or above.

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma.

Other Requirements

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Able to be trained and certified to operate PIT equipment: pallet jacks, fork trucks, reach trucks, and turret stock picker (TSP). TSP equipment weighs approximately 18,000 pounds.
• Ability to pull, push, climb, balance, stoop, knee, crouch, and reach with arms.
• Must be able to walk frequently.
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment.

Compensation

$23.72 - $25.00

Benefits

To learn more about our benefits visit https://jobs.lindtusa.com/total-rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.