Material Handler I

Givaudan; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan in the United States is seeking a warehouse associate to operate material handling equipment, pick and ship products, and maintain inventory accuracy within the distribution center. The role emphasizes safe work practices and precise handling of goods in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include reading orders, loading and unloading with forklifts, processing shipments, and updating the warehouse management system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• DOT/IATA hazard training certification preferred.
• 1 year of warehouse experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Read orders to determine items to move and package for shipment.
• Load and unload products using forklift or power equipment.
• Prepare products for shipment according to customer orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory records via the warehouse system.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory checks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Basic math & writing

Safety compliance

Equipment operation procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Hazard training certificate (DOT/IATA)

Tools

SAP

Barcode scanning

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Pay Rate

$22.00/hr

Purpose

Responsible for operating material handling equipment while performing tasks to include shipping, receiving, unloading, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, relocating, and stacking product.

Core Responsibilities

• Read customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, and/or distributed.
• Prepare product(s) for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded as per customer orders.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, colour, or product code.
• Load, unload, move, stack and stage products and materials in dedicated areas using a fork lift, clamp truck or other power equipment.
• Prepare unused materials for return to main warehouse.
• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring proper stock rotation, and maintain accurate inventory records in the warehouse management system.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including the scanning of products.
• Maintain distribution center/ warehouse and equipment by keeping it clean and safe, reporting service requests as needed.
• Conduct operations in compliance with company guidelines and public regulations in a manner which promotes safety (i.e. GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA).
• Identify deviations and document/communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Execute other tasks as required and assigned by supervisor.

Academic Background

• High school education or General Education Diploma equivalency.
• DOT, IATA and general awareness hazard training certification.

Professional Experience

• 1 of 3 years work experience in a warehouse environment

Technical Skills

• Basic math and writing skills.
• Ability to follow operating equipment utilization procedures.
• Ability to follow safety regulations while operating equipment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and/or other powered material handling equipment.
• Ability to operate inventory management systems (e.g. SAP), including barcoding.

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.