Shipping & Order Fulfillment - Maidencreek, PA

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

East Penn Manufacturing, a world class leader in lead-acid battery manufacturing, is seeking experienced Warehouse Workers for Shipping and Order Fulfillment at our Distribution Center in Maidencreek, PA.  Join our high-performing team where precision, safety, and innovation drive success.  We're hiring skilled Warehouse Workers who thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment.  Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and has experience operating forklifts, walkie riders, towmotors, and stacktrucks. This role not only offers an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality products but also provides a pathway for career advancement within our organization.

Order Fulfillment

• Manually lifts and picks batteries (weighing on average 40-50 lbs.) to fill customer orders using an electric pallet truck (walkie rider).
• Completes a final check of the batteries charge using a voltmeter.
• Labels batteries according to customer specifications.
• Loads finished batteries on skids to build pallets.

Shipping

• Use a computer and RF scanner to locate pallets for shipment.
• Verifies that the order has the correct type and number of batteries.
• Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to move materials or containers.
• May weigh skids for shipping purposes.
• Prepare products for shipping by wrapping pallets using pallet wrapper machine.
• Builds shipping containers around pallets to prepare for export.
• Loading product on correct trailers using material handling equipment.
• Receives incoming material and logs it in computerized tracking system.
• Verifies the correctness of incoming parts and counts
• Sorts incoming parts and puts them away in the proper location.
• Manifests pallets using a handheld RF scanner.
• Use a computer to locate and move pallets.
• Weekly inventory of product.

• Experience operating forklifts, walkie riders, towmotors, and stacktrucks
• Basic Reading Skills 
• Basic Math Skills (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying)
• Basic computer skills (ability to interact with computer screens).
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds safely and efficiently.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Safety-conscious and detail-driven mindset.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.