Church & Dwight

Processing Material Handler- Weekends

USA, Lakewood, NJ Full time

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.


We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.


Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

General Summary: The Processing Material Handler will support the processing / packaging teams in the production/warehouse area while following all company safety rules and regulations as it relates to the job.

Essential Functions

  • Maintain all Dental and Orajel lines with product
  • Scrape all dental totes running on the lines to ensure maximum product fill.
  • Remove and replace totes from production lines.
  • Weigh empty / partial totes and supply the weight tape to the line LRO
  • Provide the right product and approvals to the line leads.
  • Provide Nair totes and approvals to line # 15.
  • Provide Fragrance and approvals to line # 16 and return unused fragrance to flammable room and scan into WMS.
  • Use WMS to look up fragrance/totes needed for production to ensure FIFO is being followed.
  • Support the unloading and switching procedures of bulk bicarb truck.
  • Responsible for washing dental product totes according to proper procedure.
  • Responsible for assisting with the scrap disposal truck.
  • Remove and separate empty pre-weighed drums from the work area, sending desired drums back to pre-weigh dental and the rest on drum truck for disposal.
  • Perform daily scale checks.
  • Supply virgin 70% IPA to the orajel room and used IPA to the non-dental side as needed.
  • Perform and document weekly check lists and/or area cleanings as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Support the packaging operation with line supply or product removal as needed.
  • Maintain cleanliness of equipment such as weight scales and area around tanks by mopping floors; remove garbage and dispose in appropriate areas.
  • Organize the tote area; maintain tote washroom in a clean and orderly fashion.
  • Maintain the dental area clean and organized.
  • Collect and weigh all purge buckets from all lines.
  • Sign all paperwork sheets for all the tote changes.
  • Participates in all job-related safety training and personally complies with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Will receive general orientation, job specific, and refresher training relative to the hazardous chemicals they may handle while performing their jobs.
  • Remove and provide flavor drums to the LPD.
  • Perform LPD washout when a product change is needed
  • Perform washout to flavor LPD lines and provide purge samples to the laboratory.
  • Purge LPD base line, to start line production.
  • Will comply with all NJ laws and company policies /procedures while sampling, unloading, pre-weighing, transferring, and/or handling hazardous chemicals.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Must speak, read, and write English Must have a valid forklift drivers license or show past certification Demonstrate ability to palletize 50-100 lb bags and up to 500lb drums Basic math skills including calculations of weights and temperatures Basic use of Personal Computers and data entry skills Ability to communicate ideas and work issues Strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail Highly self-motivated and comfortable working independently, without direct supervision Must demonstrate ability to follow written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and demonstrate a rigid adherence to environmental & safety regulatory requirements, monitoring, and documentation. Must be clean shaven at all times, as per the requirements of the respirator fit testing policy Required to wear a respirator for certain job functions. Must clear a respiratory fit test annually to wear a respirator

Education and Experience: 

  • High School diploma or GED certification required and a minimum of one year experience in a manufacturing/distribution work environment handling chemicals and/or gases. 
  • Must clear a respiratory fit test to wear a respirator. (Required)

Physical Requirements:

  • This position involves daily exposure to seasonal weather temperatures including extremes of hot and cold
  • Demonstrate ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Climb stairs & ladders
  • Tolerate the use of a full face respirator and pass a pulmonary fitness test
  • Wears gloves, protective arm shields, apron, goggles/face shield, dust mask, and/or full face respirator

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $27.59-$29.34. This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity.  Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/