Shipping Technician-Entry Level - 1st Shift

Thorne; Madadeni; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A health solutions company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Shipping Technician to ensure accurate order fulfillment in a clean and safe warehouse. The ideal candidate should have at least a high school diploma, be able to work overtime, and handle allergenic ingredients safely. The position offers competitive compensation and a full range of benefits, including comprehensive insurance, a 401k plan, and career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

401k plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or GED is required. Prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to safely work with allergenic ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers receive goods that meet quality standards.
• Pick a wide variety of orders accurately and quickly.
• Maintain order integrity while packing.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Ability to work overtime

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $17.50 Hourly

At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. 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. As a Thorne Shipping Technician 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.

Position Summary

At Thorne, our shipping technicians is a very important part of our operations. Our hourly shipping technician roles offer hands‑on experience in a clean, safe, and innovative warehouse environment with opportunities to grow and develop. With accuracy we ensure our customers receive finished goods meeting our strict quality standards, every team member plays a critical role in delivering trusted solutions to our customers.

This application is for 1st Shift positions plus overtime as required to meet business needs.

What you need:

• Minimum High school diploma or GED is required. Prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to safely work with ingredients and products that are derived from possibly allergenic sources including, but not limited to, nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish.
• Pick a wide variety of orders accurately and quickly, following all company procedures.
• Maintains order integrity while efficiently emptying carts, pallets, and packing orders in a neat manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work an entire 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift, when necessary, while standing.
• Must be able to work in a stationary position as well as move about unassisted.
• Must be able to safely and carefully operate and use assigned equipment and machinery.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as circumstances arise during the course of a shift.
• Must be able to operate, activate, use, prepare, and clean equipment, occasionally grasping with force and using
  twisting wrist movements.
• Must be able to hear and converse with mangers/supervisors and other employees.
• Must be able to see and read small print.
• Must be able to work in a moderate noise level environment.
• Must be able to move or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted from table or pallet and back to floor, often
  repetitively during an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift. Employee is required to have assistance from a fellow employee when
  lifting or moving items over 50 pounds from table or pallet and back to floor, often repetitively, during an 8-, 10, or
  12-hour shift.
• Must have sufficient range of motion with arms and hands to reach overhead and to the side, often repetitively, during
  an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift.
  Must be able, on occasion, to ascend/descend a ladder while carrying up to 20 pounds of materials.

What We Offer

At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 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
• A safe and clean work environment

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com .

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