Material Handler III - Logistics - $2,000 Sign On Bonus (FIRST Shift)

Alene Candles; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision with HRA

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance (company paid)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Alene Candles LLC is seeking a Material Handler III on the FIRST Shift in Amherst, NH. The role involves operating forklifts, using the WMS system, and supporting logistics functions to move and track materials in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and requires adherence to safety rules, accurate documentation, and teamwork across departments. On-site work with potential overtime during peak season.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse roles with focus on inventory control and safety.
• Ability to perform basic math operations and follow production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and maintain organized work area.
• Operate material handling equipment and use WMS to pick, move, and store materials.
• Read production schedules to perform kitting and labeling tasks.
• Maintain documentation and logs and ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Inventory control

Problem solving

Numerical ability

Fast-paced environment

Cross-training

Tools

WMS system

Forklift

Job description

Material Handler III - Logistics - $2,000 Sign On Bonus (FIRST Shift)

Job Category: Logistics

Requisition Number: MATER001487

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $22.25 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

Who We Are

Alene Candles LLC is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We have been selected as a "Best Company to Work For" in 2020 and 2021 and 2023 Business of the Year for Manufacturing.

The Hours

The hours for this position are first shift, Monday - Friday.

During our busy season we anticipate there being some Overtime available. Busy season is currently projected to run through October this year, but can change based on the needs of the business.

The Pay

The Material Handler III (Logistics) position pays $22.25/hour.

In addition, we are offering a $2,000 sign on bonus, split into two payments. The first payment of $1,000 will be included in your first paycheck, and the final $1,000 payment will be paid in your first check after completing 90 days of service.

The Location

We are located at 1 Bon Terrain Drive, Amherst, NH. This position is onsite.

Additional Job Details

• Follows and complies with all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains individual work area/equipment in a neat, orderly manner.
• Obtain and maintain proper training for powered industrial trucks. Maintain daily logs.
• Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment/ tooling, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Use material handling equipment such as hand and powered pallet movers, fork trucks, and some powered packing equipment such as banders and stretch wrap machine.
• Use WMS system to keep inventory accurate.
• Locate, pick, move and store material and equipment according to established procedures, both written and verbal.
• Maintain proper documentation and records using various paper forms, computer systems, or RF Scan Guns.
• Count items and audit pallets for inventory accuracy.
• Label individual cases as per labeling instructions.
• Build pallets per customer specs.
• Read and understand Production Schedule to perform kitting function.
• Use WMS system to generate pick lists and transport tasks to move materials.
• Create HU pallet labels in WMS.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Education required:

Range of Experience:

• 2-5 years warehouse experience
• 2-5 years of experience operating a forklift.
• 2-5 years of experience operating a power jack
• 2-5 years of experience operating a riding jack

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using a scanning gun.
• Experience using WMS system.
• Experience loading and unloading 53-foot trailers and box trucks.
• Experience and understanding of BIN transfers.
• Inventory Control experience.
• Good Problem-Solving Skills.
• Ability to add, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to cross-train in other departments.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands to handle or touch, reach, talk, hear, and smell. The employee may be required to kneel, crouch, sit, climb, or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to more than 50 pounds with assistance. Employees need to be able to stand for 8-10 hours. The employee needs to be able to do repetitive lifting motions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and aromas. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Voluntary PTO Donation Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• "Alene Gives Back" - our paid volunteer program

Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 603-673-5050 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.

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