Estée Lauder Companies Material Handler

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.

Estée Lauder Companies seeks a Material Handler to support distribution operations on the first shift. The successful candidate will load and unload materials, operate material handling equipment, manage inventory accuracy using warehouse management systems, and maintain compliance with all safety and manufacturing standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials shipped to and from interplant and outside facilities
• Verify accuracy of transactions and physical condition of goods through inspection
• Operate manual and powered 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 criteria
• Maintain inventory accuracy and stock control as required
• Communicate problems to ensure timely resolution in shipping and sortation areas
• Complete pre-shift checklists on powered material handling equipment including battery maintenance and cleaning
• Maintain clean work environment and manage pallet sorting and wrapping
• Follow all safety protocols and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• Assist in training new employees as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some experience in a general warehouse environment preferred
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Windows Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Forklift certification (required within 90 days of employment)
• Powered Material Handling Equipment (PMHE) License
• Effective English communication skills (reading and writing)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift 50 lbs maximum; frequently lift and carry up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for several hours daily
• Problem-solving and attention to detail

Skills

Experience

Some experience in a general warehouse environment is preferred, though entry-level candidates with strong physical capabilities and mechanical aptitude 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, annual discretionary bonus eligibility

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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