Warehouse Material Handler - Ashland, VA

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

401K savings plan

Life insurance

Annual bonus

9 paid holidays and 10 days paid time‑

Employee assistance programs

Fitness discounts

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc. is hiring a Material Handler for our Ashland, Virginia warehouse. The role focuses on pulling orders, loading and unloading trucks, and ensuring accurate, timely handling of materials with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Starting wage is $21.80 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position. The successful candidate will have forklift experience on both stand-up and sit-down models, be highly motivated, and ready to work

Qualifications

• Material Handler role requiring physical lifting and warehouse duties.
• Forklift experience on stand-up and sit-down forklifts is required.
• Must be highly motivated with good communication skills.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Pulling (physical lifting) orders and loading/unloading of trucks.
• Load batteries for customers and may make non-CDL deliveries.

Skills

Forklift experience

Job description

Get to know East Penn!

With over 75 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise, East Penn is poised for the energy needs of the future. At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long‑term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open‑door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

East Penn Mfg., a world‑class leader in automotive battery manufacturing is expanding our distribution network and has an opening in our Ashland, VirginiaWarehouse. Our forward thinking and financially secure, privately held company strongly believes that work should be rewarding, enjoyable and gratifying. Our employees take pride in our company’s excellent safety record and have found a place to call home with East Penn. We are looking for a highly motivated; customer focused Material Handlerto join our world‑class family of employees.

Position will include an excellent starting wage of $21.80per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription drug, 401‑K savings plan, and paid time off. Don’t miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime! For more information about East Penn Mfg., please visit www.dekabatteries.com.

Responsibilities

• Our Material Handlers are responsible for pulling (physical lifting) orders, loading and unloading of trucks, load batteries for customers and may make occasional include non‑CDL deliveries.
• Must be highly motivated and have good communication skills.
• Candidate may be requested to work overtime.
• Forklift experience required on both stand up and sit down forklifts.

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Life insurance
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 days of paid time off
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities