Looking to fill 1st Shift - 4:00am - 12:30pm Monday to Friday, Saturday as needed.
Job Summary
The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate reception, storage management, and issuing of all finished goods and raw materials.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive) - Load, unload, move, count / pick, stack and stage product and materials using a sit down or stand-up forklift as required.
- Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
- Inspect any assigned equipment on a daily basis. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following work methods and OSHA standards.
- Drives electric powered devices such as forklift, elevating platforms to lift or stack products or materials.
- Assist in maintaining / promoting the safety of the warehouse. Report issues and problems to management. Will support and abide by the company’s safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
- Accurately pull and prepare materials using the first in first out (FIFO) methodology for production orders.
- Responsible for filling out all documentation correctly and clearly.
- Inspect all materials during picking, shipping and receiving to ensure product number accuracy and material is free of damage.
- Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
- Following set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Education, Training: - High School Diploma or GED, preferred
- 1-3 year(s) of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Experience Required: - Understanding of warehouse operations and material flow
- Familiarity with inventory control systems and FIFO practices
- Knowledge of safety standards, including OSHA regulations and GMPs
- Basic understanding of documentation and recordkeeping requirements
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in picking, staging, and counting materials
- Excellent time management and ability to meet daily production and shipping schedules
- Excellent verbal communication skills; must work effectively with others.
- Ability to lift, move, and stack materials safely (up to required weight limits)
- Ability to remain focused and organized while handling multiple tasks.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Experience operating a forklift (sit-down and stand-up)
- Excellent attendance and dependability.
- Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends on short notice
Language, Computer and Numeracy: - ERP knowledge preferred
- Proficient personal computer skills (MS office applications – Word, Office, Excel)
- Working knowledge of computers and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to read and write in the English language
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, unit of measure conversions
Pay Range : $20-$21/ Hour
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.
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