Warehouse Operator - Receiving

Essity AB; Conover, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Essity AB in the United States is seeking a Receiving Warehouse Operator for the 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM shift. You will load and unload freight, verify stock against purchase orders, and maintain accurate records using a lift truck and RF scanning.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining lift trucks, gathering requisitions for shipment, logging maintenance, and ensuring inventory is kept in FIFO order while providing backup to the department as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Basic math aptitude and MS Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using forklift or hand truck.
• Verify packing slips against purchase orders.
• Operate and maintain lift trucks; complete daily maintenance logs.
• Pick and deliver requisitions for shipment using RF scanning.
• Reference product locations and maintain FIFO inventory usage.
• Provide backup to key positions within the department.
• Review and complete orders per established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic math

English literacy

Microsoft Office

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Lift trucks

Inventory systems

Job description

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.

About the Role

We're looking for a Receiving Warehouse Operator for our 8:00AM to 5:30PM shift who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

Loads and unloads freight by use of forklift or hand truck. Receives stock by verifying packing slip against purchase orders.

Documents pertinent information on required documents and distributes as necessary.

Operates and maintains lift trucks, performing daily maintenance checks and documenting maintenance log on a daily basis.

Pulls and delivers requisitions in an accurate and timely manner.

References product location by use of the locator file, logging locations on requisition allowing the requisition to be pulled in an efficient manner.

Stocks flowracks with product using the FIFO method of inventory usage.

Provides backup to key positions within the department.

Picks and packages customer orders / requisitions for shipment using RF scanning equipment in an accurate, safe and timely manner.

Proficient in the current Warehouse Management System, necessary for following systemic processes.

Review and complete orders in accordance with established procedures.

Performs other duties assigned

Who You Are

High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Must be able to read, write and speak English; required for the safe and effective performance of the job.

Prior warehousing forklift experience strongly preferred.

Basic math aptitude.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required

Must be able to perform heavy and repetitive lifting, including lifting items weighing up to 60 pounds.

Must be able to work the scheduled shift of 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.