Material Handler

Material Handler

Autajon is a family-owned industrial group, where each employee is a "Connected Entrepreneur". Well-established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, we are broadening our international presence by integrating locally-active sites that share our DNA. Together, we are committed to supporting our customers by providing them with high-performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays. With more than 50 years of know-how, we create customized, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 human-scale sites, who contribute to generate sales of 800 millions euros. Authentic, sharing common values, we recruit individuals who are looking for a personal and collective adventure.

Cultech Inc. is located in South Plainfield, NJ just 30 minutes outside of Newark, NJ and just 45 minutes from Times Square, making it a great place to raise a family in the suburbs while having the hustle and bustle of city life close by. Cultech is known for being one of the best custom luxury packaging companies currently engaged exclusively in fine fragrance and premium cosmetics. Cultech is also recognized for its high quality and as a leader in the creation of Mylar-laminated cartons. We provide enhanced graphics, custom formulated inks, hot stamping, embossing and silk-screening techniques to create distinctive packages with high visual appeal for the top brands around the world. We currently employ about 133 employees between two shifts, most of which work four-day work weeks. As we continue to grow, Cultech will focus on expanding our client base and becoming more creative and innovative with new technologies and enhanced services. We remain dedicated to our values and committed to our employees.

Job Responsibilities

The Material Handler is responsible for shipping and receiving orders consistently, efficiently, and professionally as well as maintaining warehouse inventory. Working under minimal supervision, the Material Handler will ensure a properly functioning, clean, and well-organized warehouse. He/She will move product and material throughout the facility, with an emphasis on timeliness and safety, in order to meet production and shipping needs. He/She must consistently and efficiently perform and follow procedures in compliance to company, customer, and ISO standards.

• Maintain stock locations, storing inventory in an organized and efficient manner.
• Pull inventory for shipments.
• Receive and stock incoming material.
• Ensure that all product and equipment received are properly logged & labeled in accordance with work instructions.
• Assist carriers with loading of trucks for outgoing shipments.
• Shrink wrap incoming/outgoing material, utilizing the semi-automated shrink-wrap equipment.
• Unload incoming shipments after verifying delivery documents.
• Utilize all scanning equipment in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Review necessary documentation related to shipping/receiving and assume responsibility for its accuracy; distribute documents to involved parties as appropriate.
• Interact with both internal and external customers in an efficient and professional manner.
• Maintain shipping/receiving reports.
• Operate and perform periodic maintenance check on forklifts, pallet jacks, and stretch wrap machine; inform manager if repair is required.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working area at all times; report any hazards immediately.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties/projects as assigned by management and/or Supervisor.

Safety Responsibilities: Must learn and comply with all Cultech, Inc. safety rules; reference to employee handbook.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high level of initiative and flexibility. Ability to learn and use company-specific ERP quickly. Ability to work in a high stress environment to meet customer delivery dates.

Job Requirements

High school education or GED.

Licensed to operate multiple forklifts; including reach truck.

General warehouse experience.

Must have knowledge of and experience in the operation of pallet jacks, hand jacks, and forklifts.

Knowledge of warehouse safety and OSHA practices preferred.

Proficiency in English verbal & written.

Basic computer skills.

Attention to detail.

Excellent manual dexterity.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive manual tasks with frequent rotations.

Must be able to comprehend and follow all job procedures and safety protocols.

Additional Information/Benefits

Compensation: $20-$25 per hour, (based on experience)

Full medical, dental, vision benefits with eligibility 1st of the month following date of hire.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Group life insurance paid by the company.

Short- and long-term disability insurance.

Twelve paid holidays in each full calendar year.

15 PTO (Paid Time Off) days prorated at entry and exit.

Participation in our 401(K) plan with a 50% corporate match on the first 6 percent of the employee contribution with yearly profit-sharing distributions dependent on the Company's profitability and meeting its quality, safety and operational objectives.