Essential Job Functions
- Ensure all products are unloaded from trailer, received, stored, picked, issued to work orders, and loaded onto transfer trailers safely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Safely operate forklifts in environments that may include heavy foot traffic, pallet racking, and dock congestion.
- Use handheld RF scanners to complete accurate, real‑time system transactions and maintain inventory accuracy through timely inquiries, stock changes, picking, and material‑issuing activities.
- Complete all paperwork neatly, legibly, and accurately, and work with leads, supervisors, and managers to help identify and eliminate root causes of inventory discrepancies.
- Use manual effort to handle individual pieces into and out of containers, pick orders, sort materials, and palletize incoming freight.
- Stretch‑wrap completed pallets by hand or with automatic/semi‑automatic equipment, and use certified pallet scales to weigh and record pallet information, including required paper documentation.
- Cross trained to perform key departmental tasks in a safe, competent and capable manner. Tasks include receiving and putting away raw materials and finished goods, production material handler, raw material warehouse picking, receiving clerk, Inventory cycle count administrator, label room, reintegration warehouse coordinator, Sales order picking, and cross dock material handler.
- Willingness and ability to move from function to function in multiple buildings from day to day or within a shift as workloads vary, often without notice.
- Work collaboratively within the department and across other teams in a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic manner while providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
- Perform cycle counts with high level of accuracy on raw materials, finished goods, and work in process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in this role.
- Stand‑up forklift certification.
- Ability to operate RF scanning and handheld computer barcode devices.
- Ability to pass a basic math test including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and number recognition.
- Knowledge of standard shipping practices and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Flexibility to move between buildings or functions within a shift based on workload demands.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, based on operational needs.
Physical Requirements – Physical & Environmental
- The role involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching overhead, and lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
- Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
- Low sensitivity to highly fragranced environment.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
- Position requires the ability to stand and walk throughout the plant, and operate a forklift while handling materials.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STD, Basic & Voluntary Life insurance
Savings Plan: 401k Plan w/ strong employer match
Work/Life Balance: Vacation + PTO + Floating Holiday + seven (7) Paid Holidays
Education: Tuition Reimbursement Program
Health & Fitness: FREE Planet Fitness Membership
Good Smells: Largely discounted Candles + FREE candle giveaways
Diversity & Inclusion: We are candlemakers, who come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and currently employee nine (9) various nationalities, from twenty-two (22) countries.
And, we smell good too!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Empire Candle CO., LLC provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associate with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).
