Shipping Material Handler

Thorne; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company-paid health insurance for the

Job summary

Thorne, located in Summerville, SC, is hiring a Shipping Material Handler for the Distribution department. The role supports picking, packing, restocking, and shipping, with a 6:00am–4:30pm Tue–Fri schedule. You will follow SOPs and cGMPs, maintain accurate records, and operate material-handling equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (GED acceptable), basic math skills, and forklift/pallet jack experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered by Thorne.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and understand SOPs, cGMPs, and the Thorne Employee Handbook in English.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers and decimals.
• Ability to distinguish 300+ product codes and lot numbers during picking.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare a wide variety of customer orders with speed and precision.
• Maintain order integrity while organizing carts, pallets, and packed shipments neatly and efficiently.
• Pull product for restocking the distribution center, ensuring correct product and lot numbers.
• Build and shrink-wrap pallets for distribution.
• Operate transportation equipment to move and retrieve materials as directed.
• Cross-train in multiple areas and flex to support team priorities as needed.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Prioritize daily workflow based on department needs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift and pallet jack experience

Job description

Shipping Material Handler

Department: Distribution

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Summerville, SC

Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Description

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

The work schedule is: Tuesday - Friday 06:00am - 4:30pm.

The Shipping Material Handler plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate, efficient, and compliant movement of products within Thorne’s Distribution Department. This position is responsible for picking, packing, restocking, palletizing, and preparing shipments while strictly adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. The Shipping Material Handler collaborates with team members, maintains accurate documentation, operates material-handling equipment, and supports overall workflow efficiency to ensure customers receive the correct products on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare a wide variety of customer orders with speed and precision.


• Maintain order integrity while organizing carts, pallets, and packed shipments neatly and efficiently.


• Pull product for restocking the distribution center, ensuring correct product and lot numbers.


• Build and shrink-wrap pallets for distribution.


• Operate transportation equipment to move and retrieve materials as directed.


• Cross-train in multiple areas and flex to support team priorities as needed.


• Complete all required documentation accurately and thoroughly.


• Prioritize daily workflow based on department needs.

WHAT YOU NEED

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.


• Ability to read and understand written directions in English, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and the Thorne Research Employee Handbook.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in the units of measuremet using whole numbers and decimals.


• Ability to sufficiently concentrate to distinguish between 300+ product codes and individual product lot numbers every time a product is pulled.


• Forklift and pallet jack experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation


• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees


• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance


• Company- paid life insurance


• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%


• Gym membership reimbursement


• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements


• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave


• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities