Material Handler - 1st Shift Receiving 6A-2P

gnc; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive pay

Job summary

GNC in Whitestown, IN is seeking a Material Handler to support our distribution center operations. You will move product, load/unload trailers, and use the warehouse management system to track inventory, while maintaining safety and accuracy.

This hourly role requires PIT/Forklift certification, ability to work overtime, and adherence to cGMP standards. Incentives may increase earnings for high performers.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred 3+ months material handling/warehouse experience.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic power tools.
• Ability to become certified as a Powered Industrial Equipment (PIT) operator and complete in-house machinery certifications.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Initiative-taking with a strong focus on accuracy, deadlines, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and move products within the DC.
• Operate PITs and forklifts safely.
• Record movement in the WMS and ERP.
• Prepare goods for shipment and complete paperwork (POs, BOLs).
• Monitor inventory weights and discrepancies; ensure proper stocking.
• Ensure safe, clean work environment and follow SOPs.

Skills

Forklift certification

PIT operation

RF Scanners

WMS knowledge

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PIT certification (preferred)

Tools

Red Prairie WMS

RF Scanners

ERP system

Yield Calculation Program

Job description

About GNC

Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing new ideas to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. Our team is passionate about driving change and turning aspirations into actions. We believe that good health is the greatest gift, and there's nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve it. Join us in empowering others to Live Well!

Performance Incentive Opportunity

In addition to competitive hourly pay, eligible Distribution Center team members who consistently exceed productivity expectations may earn additional performance based incentive pay. Team members who consistently exceed productivity expectations while maintaining quality and safety standards are rewarded through GNC's incentive program, creating the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings.

What We're Looking For:

At GNC, we celebrate the fact that everyone's journey to living well is unique. As a Material Hanlder at GNC, you will play a vital role in the supply chain process by ensuring the efficient loading/unloading of trailers and overall movement of product throughout the distribution center. Our Supply Chain team members embodyGNC's "Live Well" philosophy--living strong, living long, and living fit. In our distribution centers, everyone plays a critical role in fostering a culture of winning, executing goals at the highest standards, and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce.

This is a Hourly Position

As a Material Handler, you are responsible for the movement of product throughout the DC, loading and unloading of trailers, and use of the warehouse management system to record the movement. The Material Handler must be certified to use all Powered Industrial Trucks, focusing on safety and efficiency.

• Become proficient in using Red Prairie Warehouse Management System (WMS) and RF Scanners to track inventory and materials.
• Maintain forklift certification and safely operate Powered Industrial Tucks (PIT) to move products within the Distribution Center (DC).
• Load and unload trailers using PITs and manually (hand loading).
• Pull, deliver, and stage materials needed for manufacturing, ensuring they are correct and delivered to the appropriate area.
• Post weights and shipping charges, prepare goods for shipment, and ensure proper documentation is complete (e.g., PO's, BOL's, receipts).
• Re-verify material weights and product quantities for shipment.
• Examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory, ensuring manufacturing lines are well-stocked.
• Communicate any inventory discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Use the company ERP system to perform inventory transactions and maintain records.
• Utilize Yield Calculation Program to weight and manage waste and rework (e.g., reclaiming tablets, capsules, and netting).
• Complete necessary paperwork and discard material in the appropriate areas.
• Always ensure a clean and organized work environment, adhering to hygiene practices and maintaining safety standards.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) to ensure quality and compliance.
• Demonstrate flexibility by rotating through different Material Handler functions as needed.
• Safely use power equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, electric jacks, cherry picker forklifts, and other devices within the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, and various movements such as reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, along with talking and hearing.
• Ability to lift and/or move items up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Repetitively maneuvering and handling of product up to 75 pounds.
• Vision requirements: Requires close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, moving parts, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical shock risks, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Work environment typically has low to moderate noise levels.
• Operating some Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) may require working at heights of up to 32 feet.

* Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform job duties effectively.
• Preferred 3+ months of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or a similar field.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools and forklifts.
• Ability to become certified as a Powered Industrial Equipment (PIT) operator and complete in-house machinery certifications.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Initiative-taking with a strong focus on accuracy, deadlines, and reporting.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Able to read, write, and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English sufficiently to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and perform job duties safely and accurately.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

General Nutrition Centers International is an Equal Opportunity Employer