Material Handler II

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. Join Our Team We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Material Handler to support warehouse and inventory operations within our Samples facility. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe handling, movement, storage, and tracking of materials, including hazardous and non-hazardous inventory. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and inventory accuracy.

Pay: $22.00/hr + shift differential Shift: 2nd Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Safely stage, handle, label, transport, and store materials according to established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment while adhering to all safety standards.
• Pick, stage, and deliver raw materials for production and return unused materials to inventory.
• Conduct cycle counts and support inventory reconciliation efforts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Process and properly dispose of obsolete materials in compliance with hazardous waste handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including material quantities, weights, storage locations, and status updates.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies and assist in resolving inventory issues.
• Support inventory control and obsolescence reduction initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment through adherence to housekeeping and sanitation standards.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures and actively contribute to a culture of safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete respirator fit testing and training.
• Strong attendance record, dependability, and flexibility.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic math, reading, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or inventory management experience.
• Experience managing hazardous and non-hazardous inventory.
• Forklift certification and experience operating powered industrial vehicles.
• Experience using SAP or other warehouse management/inventory control systems.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes, cycle counting, and material handling best practices.
• Understanding of hazardous material identification and handling requirements.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• Safety-focused work environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to contribute to a global leader in innovation and manufacturing

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity. At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.