Estée Lauder Companies Distribution Associate

About Estée Lauder Companies

The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.

Material Handlers at Estée Lauder Companies perform essential distribution and warehouse operations, including loading and unloading shipments, verifying transaction accuracy, operating material handling equipment, and managing inventory systems. The role demands adherence to manufacturing standards, workplace safety protocols, and good manufacturing practices while maintaining a clean, organized work environment in a fast-paced distribution facility.

Role & Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials shipped between interplant and outside facilities
• Verify accuracy of transactions and inspect goods to validate condition
• Operate manual and power material handling equipment to retrieve, putaway, and replenish materials
• Utilize warehouse management systems to document and process shipping and receiving orders
• Ensure correct pallets are built according to EXACTA and customer supplier specifications
• Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with stock control
• Troubleshoot and communicate problems to ensure timely shipping and sortation operations
• Complete pre-shift checklists on powered material handling equipment, including battery maintenance and equipment cleaning
• Maintain a clean work environment through pallet sorting, cardboard wrapping, and quality monitoring
• Follow all safety and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• Assist in training new employees as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some experience in a warehouse environment (preferred)
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Windows Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Forktruck certification (mandatory after 90 days)
• Powered Material Handling Equipment (PMHE) License (required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of English (reading and writing)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem-solving ability and attention to detail

Skills

Experience

Some experience in a general warehouse environment is preferred; entry-level candidates with transferable skills in logistics or materials management will be considered.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 17 to USD 28 per hour.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, highly competitive bonus program (eligibility varies by role and tenure)

Culture

The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.

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