Material Handler I

Warehouse Material HandlerPay Rate: $25.00Schedule: 9:00a-5:30p Mon-FriFLSA Status (US): Non-ExemptReports To: Warehouse Supervisor

Job Summary:Material Handler I is responsible for operating all energized and non-energized Forklift and Palletizing equipment including Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Floor Scrubber, Palletizing Robot and shrink wrap machines. Ensure efficient operation of equipment as well as maintaining all paperwork accurately. Follow written and verbal instructions to ensure quality and efficiency standards are being met. Assume responsibility for safety, quality and effective communication relevant to shift and plant performanceEssential Functions of the Job:

Responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count product.Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped per load sheets in an efficient manner that meets customer service standardsEfficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailersOperate and be accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicleUnload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locationsEnsure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage, reporting any quality variancesKeep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that inventory control and security are maintained.Assist in physical inventories and proper stock rotationMaintain all forklift inspection prior to shift with accurate documentationConducts required quality checks to assure standards are met.Maintain clean and organized area.Maintains communications within team ensuring smooth shift transitions, etc.Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficultiesPick and load outbound trucks as per paperworkUnload and put away inbound trucksSupport mechanics in appropriate maintenance activities.Monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure it is supplied in an efficient manor to support production.Maintain ingredients and material in a First In First Out basis (FIFO)Relieve other team members for breaks and absences as requiredAccurately prepares and maintains all area paperworkComplies with Good manufacturing practicesSupport additional area warehouses as required

Key Accountabilities:Safety

Follows all plant safety rulesReports all accidents to the production supervisorServes an active role in the plant safety program by attending safety meetings, participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Production Supervisor.

Quality:

Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelinesFollows SOP's to make machine adjustmentsFollows SOP's on truck inspection for loading and unloadingResponsible for compliance with the HACCP & SQF programMust adhere to and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)Responsible for accurate documentation

Housekeeping

Maintain a clean and organized work areaCooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavorsPerform all warehouse Sanitation process with documentation

Communications

As a member of the Materials team, ensures the effective shift communication and teamwork with the other operators occurs each scheduled shiftMaintains effective communication with members of the support groupMaintain communication with shift supervisor as well as Materials Manager

Teamwork and Training

Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork among materials team membersAssist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team

Personal Development

Continuous improvement of knowledge of batch output and all other areas in the plantContinuous improvement of knowledge of other company warehouses

Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneQualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. They should have concrete knowledge of automated or computerized system operations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works with minimal amount of supervisionTeam playerAble to evaluate a situation and make a good decisionAble to keep operating logs and recordsAble to read manuals and problem solveGood past work historyGood attendanceAble to stand for long periods of timeAble to climb off and on forklift on a regular basisAble to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and at times morePackage integrityTrouble shootingHygieneCommunication

Travel Requirements:Travel to other warehouse and plant may be required

Work Environment/Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Please note this job description is not meant to be all-inclusive nor is it designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons.EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled