Production Assistant - 2nd Shift

Ipsen International • Souderton, PA

12d

About The Position

The Production Assistant works collaboratively with others to complete daily tasks and support the team. The position performs routine work in various departments as needed or assigned by the supervisor, including shipping, receiving, stockroom, building maintenance, and shop cleanup. The role may also involve moving equipment and loading and unloading delivery trucks using a forklift.

This is a full-time second-shift position. The hourly pay range is $18.00–$22.00, with a 10% shift differential. Eligible full-time second-shift production employees hired before December 31, 2026, may earn retention bonuses of $750 after six months, $1,000 after 12 months, and $1,250 after 18 months of continuous employment, for a total of up to $3,000.

Ipsen describes itself as a drug-free workplace and states that qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Good basic math skills and ability to convert units of measure using a calculator and conversion chart.
• Ability to use a computer for data entry, data editing, item retrieval, and report generation.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to safely operate standard hand tools and saws.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form using a commonsense approach.
• Good time-management skills and ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing demands.
• Ability to memorize part numbers and inventory locations and distinguish parts and materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.
• Ability to earn and maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 70 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the shipping department by using hand tools, panel saws, chop saws, a nail gun, and a staple gun to fabricate wood components and assemble crates for finished products.
• Assist in receiving by examining shipment contents and comparing them with records to verify accuracy.
• Pull, label, stage, and issue stockroom materials accurately according to job pick-list requirements.
• Place incoming materials in their proper stockroom locations.
• Assist with daily cycle counts and report day-to-day inventory requirements to the supervisor.
• Perform general building maintenance as needed, such as basic plumbing and electrical maintenance, and snow shoveling or removal.
• Perform shop cleanup and manual labor, including sweeping, cleaning, and moving equipment.
• Load and unload delivery trucks using a forklift.
• Observe Shop Core Behaviors regarding attendance, safety, overtime availability, reliability and timeliness, diligence, independence, attitude, teamwork, and corporate citizenship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one access to the full benefits package.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance.
• 10% shift differential.
• Retention bonuses for eligible employees hired before December 31, 2026: $750 after six months, $1,000 after 12 months, and $1,250 after 18 months of continuous employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED