Distribution Center Associate 12-Hour Night Shift

Perfetti Van Melle; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package

Paid holidays

401k match up to 8%

Annual bonus potential

Parental leave options

Membership reimbursement (Sam's/Costco

Tuition assistance

Candy allotments

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Distribution Center Associate for the 12-hour night shift in Erlanger, KY. You will support receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping, utilizing RF guns, voice headsets, and the Warehouse Management System.

The role includes quarterly inventories and operating power equipment. Must have forklift experience and a strong safety mindset, with ability to lift 50 lb and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience with forklift operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, pick/pack, and ship orders.
• Operate RF guns and voice headsets to manage inventory.
• Assist with quarterly inventories and load/unload orders.

Skills

GMP/GWP knowledge

Multi-tasking

Time management

Teamwork

Effective communication

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Overtime readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF guns

Voice headsets

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Power industrial equipment

Job description

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Distribution Center Associate 12-Hour Night Shift

Date: Sep 28, 2026

Location: Erlanger, KY, US, 41018

OVERVIEW

Hours: 6:00 pm - 6:30 am

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

Horas: 6:00pm-6:30am

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a key member of our Distribution Center Team, Distribution Center Associates are responsible for performing an array of duties such as receiving, processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock, quarterly inventories of the DC, loading FTL,LTL and Parcel order and other duties assigned. You will work with the Warehouse management system via computers, RF guns, and voice headsets. You will also operate power industrial equipment and may require use of specialized equipment like a pallet flipper.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Warehouse Practices

• Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely
• Forklift experience REQUIRED
• Ability to stand, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities and on-going projects.
• Flexibility and able to manage change with a positive attitude
• Time management skills to stay on track with fulfilling orders
• Strong Judgment and Decision Making skills, ability to choose appropriate action for the situation
• Critical Thinking skills and ability to identify strengths and weaknesses and alternative solutions
• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to subtract, add, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to clearly articulate process problems or troubleshooting issues
• High School Diploma or GED

Se prefiere experiencia previa en carretillas elevadoras.

• Conocimiento de las Buenas Prácticas de Fabricación y Buenas Prácticas de Almacén.
• Capacidad para levantar 50 libras de forma rutinaria.
• Excelentes habilidades de gestión del tiempo.
• Capacidad para pararse, usar las manos para manejar o sentir y alcanzar con las manos y los brazos.
• Gran capacidad para realizar múltiples tareas y priorizar las actividades diarias y los proyectos en curso.
• Flexibilidad y capacidad para gestionar el cambio con una actitud positiva.
• Habilidades de gestión del tiempo para mantenerse al día con el cumplimiento de los pedidos.
• Fuertes habilidades de juicio y toma de decisiones, capacidad de elegir la acción apropiada para la situación.
• Habilidades de pensamiento crítico y capacidad para identificar fortalezas y debilidades y soluciones alternativas.
• Capacidad para trabajar bien con otros en un entorno orientado al equipo.
• Habilidades de comunicación efectivas.
• Capacidad para trabajar horas extras.
• Capacidad de restar, sumar, multiplicar y dividir en todas las unidades de medida.
• Capacidad para leer y comprender instrucciones simples.
• Capacidad para escribir correspondencia simple.
• Capacidad para articular claramente los problemas del proceso o solucionar problemas.
• Diploma de escuela secundaria o GED preferido.

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 ofCare For Our Peopleand 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
• 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

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.