MATERIAL HANDLER | Forklift Driver

McCormick•Gretna, LA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler position exists to support production by receiving and/or transporting raw materials and packaging materials to specified areas. The individual will perform general material handling functions using forklift equipment. The environment includes indoor work, with exposure to forklift fumes and spice orders. In addition, individuals must work well with others in a supportive team environment in order to meet material handling quality and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Must successfully complete material handling safety courses and obtain OSHA certification
Must be familiar with Microsoft Windows
Must have the ability to read, write and perform simple math calculations.
Must be able to communicate effectively and work well with others.
Must be able to work in a dusty environment with strong odors.
Must be able to work overtime on a frequent basis and on weekends as required by scheduling/production demands.

Nice To Haves

One year production or warehouse experience preferred
Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

Transport raw materials or packaging materials to specified areas for use and return them to their proper locations.
Receives delivery of raw materials and performs required inventory control transactions.
Complete and process required inventory control transactions according to company/department standards including scanning and printing tickets with barcode equipment.
Process return, if excess material, according to department standards. Includes use of inventory management system (SAP) to adjust quantity in system to update inventory.
Maintain materials in a manner that facilitates FIFO product rotation.
Transport/store materials to maintain warehouse and/or production areas in a neat and orderly manner.
Performs daily housekeeping duties in the production and/or warehouse areas including sweeping, collecting trash and collecting damaged product.
Work with co-workers to insure effective production and/or warehouse operations to meet all material handling performance standards.
Operate equipment in a safe manner and insure the equipment is in good working order by checking and reporting equipment problems.
Follow all safety and Good Manufacturing guidelines.
Work in other jobs positions under Materials Management as needed.
Accurately enters information into the time clock to record cost center changes, time in and time out.