Material Handler - Sanford, ME

VetJobs; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Profit-sharing

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive’s warehouse operation in Sanford, ME seeks a Material Handler to support material movement for production. You will work with SAP/WMS, hand scanners, and powered lifts to ensure accurate inventory and on-time materials flow.

The role requires adherence to EOHS, GMP, and safety standards, with responsibilities including receiving inspections, labeling, and continuous improvement within a team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends and overtime.
• Proficient with computers and data processing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and initiative.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb stairs/ladders.

Responsibilities

• Move, receive, sample, stage materials for production.
• Put-away, shipping, inventory control and housekeeping.
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Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Basic math

Computer skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Tools

SAP

Handheld scanner

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Tom's of Maine products – including toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, bar soap and toothbrushes – are sold across the United States and Canada. And because we are so committed to giving back, we donate 10% of our profits to charitable organizations, and our employees can use 5% of their paid time volunteering for causes they are passionate about.

The Material Handler is responsible for activities that support the movement and control of materials in the facility. This role works together with a team to achieve business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost, and environmental protection. The material handler works within a structure that requires strong partnership with support functions and with other team members to manage workflow.

This will be a 2nd shift position with working hours from 3pm to 11:30pm Monday - Friday.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety - Ensure all EOHS requirements (Environmental Occupational Health and Safety) are met while handling materials and operating equipment.
• Quality - Ensure all quality systems such as Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) are followed during all material movements and housekeeping processes.
• Productivity – Work with the material handler team to ensure all material movements and SAP transactions are complete to meet production and shipping needs.
• Leadership – Promote teamwork to achieve all goals for the warehouse and the facility. Take initiative to identify issues and offer continuous improvement actions in safety, quality, and productivity.

Core Responsibilities

• Material movement activities including the receiving, sampling, staging of materials for production. Put-away, shipping, inventory control, housekeeping, warehousing maintenance, recycling/waste transport, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• EOHS responsibilities include understanding and adherence to all facility requirements such as Minimum Safe Behaviors (MSBs), proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with all storage and disposal requirements.
• Equipment responsibilities include safe operation, maintenance, and site training for all powered lifts. Also responsible for racking, docks, stretch wrapping, sampling, and labeling systems.
• Quality responsibilities include receiving inspections, sampling, daily housekeeping, and cGMP/Micro compliance for all material storage.
• Control inventory via accurate physical and SAP/Warehouse Management System (WMS) tracking of the quantity and movement of every material.
• Receiving, shipping, staging, of materials; use of scanner; perform bin control, confirmations, inventory reporting/adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Perform housekeeping protocols/audits, management of storage areas, visual workplace (VWP) continuous improvement, and driver hosting.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail with the ability to follow all procedures
• Neatly, accurately and precisely documenting tasks
• Utilize basic math skills during batch control to ensure accurate inventories of each material
• Computer skills to operate controls (such as scale interface, handheld scanner, SAP computer transactions, computer email)
• Aptitude to quickly learn new relevant computer skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to understand and assess team production performance via visual, written, and verbal communications
• Problem solving skills to apply data-driven continuous improvement tools such as Root Cause Analyses to resolve issues and improve results
• Leadership to take initiative for continuous improvement and act according to Managing With Respect principles
• Teamwork to work closely with others to achieve shared goals

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends and mandatory overtime as needed.
• Proficient with computers, software, and data processing.
• Demonstrated competency of Attention to Detail, Work Standards, Initiative and Managing Work
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend to 90 degrees repeatedly
• Ability to operate a forklift and comply with all forklift safety regulations
• GMP and/or consumer goods manufacturing experience a plus
• Previous Material handling experience preferred
• Demonstrated competency in problem solving/decision making, effective communication, results oriented, and job fit

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary Range $23.50 - $23.50 USD
• Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

City* Sanford

State* Maine

Job_Category Warehouse

Job Code Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor Colgate-Palmolive