Estée Lauder Companies Distribution Center Operator

Bristol Pennsylvania USA

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$17–28/hour
Posted
Sep 22, 2026

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.

The Estée Lauder Companies seeks a Distribution Material Handler to support manufacturing and logistics operations at its Bristol facility. This role involves loading and unloading materials, verifying shipment accuracy, operating material handling equipment, and ensuring inventory control across the distribution center. The Material Handler maintains workplace safety protocols and sustainability practices while supporting production timelines and customer fulfillment requirements.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Load and unload materials from interplant and outside facilities
  • Verify accuracy of transactions and conduct physical inspection of goods to validate condition
  • Operate manual and power material handling equipment for retrieval, putaway, and replenishment throughout the facility
  • 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 stock control as required
  • Troubleshoot and communicate problems to ensure timely turnover in shipping and sortation areas
  • Complete pre-shift checklists on powered material handling equipment including battery water, charging, and cleaning
  • Maintain clean work environment including sorting pallets and wrapping stacked cardboard
  • Follow all safety and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
  • Assist with training of new employees as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Forklift certification mandatory after 90 days
  • Powered Material Handling Equipment (PMHE) License required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to lift maximum 50 lbs and frequently carry up to 35 lbs
  • Ability to stand for several hours daily
  • Problem-solving and attention to detail

Skills

Material handling equipment operation Forklift operation Warehouse management systems Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Inventory management Physical material handling

Experience

Experience in a general warehouse environment is preferred; the role is suitable for entry-level candidates with foundational warehouse or logistics exposure.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Workplace

This position is based in Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA, within easy reach of Philadelphia.

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Compensation

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

Benefits

Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, annual discretionary bonus program with overachievement potential.

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.

About Cerulean

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Estée Lauder Companies

Estée Lauder Companies Distribution Center Operator

Bristol, USA

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