Material Handler; 1st Shift

Position: Material Handler (1st Shift)
** Material Handler (1st Shift)
**** Who We Are
** Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters 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. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.
** About the Role
** In this role you will be responsible for the efficient and accurate handling of raw materials by performing order picking, receiving, storing, and replenishing stock while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant work environment. The ideal candidate should live in Manchester, CT or be comfortable with the commute.
** What You Will Do
*** An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.
* Works within Essity safety standards, with responsibility for personal and others' safety
* Loads/unloads and visually inspects raw materials and finished goods for damage or discrepancies
* Blocks and reports non-conforming materials
* Supplies raw materials/finished goods to production lines
* Removes production waste and returns blocked materials/products
* Performs cycle counts based on defined intervals
* Stores and allocates materials using correct location codes
* Completes documentation during unload, store, remove, and cycle count activities
* Keeps warehouse clean and organized
* Perform all other duties as assigned.
** Who You Are
*** High school diploma or equivalent.
* 1+ years of relevant experience in logistics, supply chain, warehouse
* Manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred.
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
* Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, ect.)
* Ability to lift to 40 lbs and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
* Ability to stand for up to 8 hours during shift with appropriate rest and meal breaks.
** What We Can Offer You
**** Compensation and Benefits:
** Starting rate $21.50/hour + benefits + annual incentive bonus

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
* United Healthcare PPO / Eye Med 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.
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* Location:

** Manchester, CT 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact Essity

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Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

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