Distribution Center Associate Receiving 1st Shift

Perfetti Van Melle; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package

13 paid holidays

401k with company match up to 8%

Annual bonus potential

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition-free college program

Maternity/Paternity leave

Well-being subsidy

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in Cincinnati is hiring Distribution Center Associates. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour for a role that involves receiving, stocking, picking, packing and shipping orders.

You will use the Warehouse Management System, RF guns, and voice headsets, and handle various material-handling tasks. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, forklift experience, and strong multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMP and Good Warehouse Practices
• Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely
• Forklift experience
• 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
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Receive, process incoming stock and materials
• Pick and fill orders from stock
• Pack and ship orders
• Manage and retrieve stock
• Conduct quarterly inventories
• Operate Warehouse Management System and RF devices
• Operate power industrial equipment and related tools

Skills

Lifting ability

Forklift experience

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Overtime readiness

Reading and writing

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

RF guns

Voice headsets

Power industrial equipment

Pallet flipper

Job description

PerfettiVanMelle (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 Distribution Center Associates to join our growing team.

Starting Pay:

$21.00

Hours:

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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
• 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

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

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.

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati