Material Handler / Forklift Driver- Weekend D Shift (530AM-6PM, Fri- Sun) 395

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

18h

About The Position

The Material Handler / Forklift Driver performs warehouse, receiving, stocking, and order-fulfillment work. Employees must be certified in at least one of five areas: RSL Order Fulfillment Dock Utility, RSL Order Fulfillment LTL, RSL Order Fulfillment Stocking, BLM 391 Receiving Warehouse, or BLM 395 Receiving Warehouse. Depending on assignment, duties include preparing and shipping customer orders; receiving, inspecting, and storing materials; moving products and supplies to manufacturing; completing Oracle transactions and shipping documentation; and maintaining accurate inventory and warehouse conditions. The position requires safe operation of powered industrial trucks and other equipment, compliance with safety, GMP, and work-area procedures, and participation in continuous-improvement and safety activities. This is a full-time weekend D-shift position scheduled Friday through Sunday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The role involves work throughout manufacturing facilities and warehouses, exposure to moving mechanical parts, ingredients and airborne particles, and moderately loud noise. Physical duties vary by work area and include standing, walking, lifting and moving materials, operating lift trucks, reaching, and accessing heights up to 26 feet.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification in at least one of the following: RSL Order Fulfillment Dock Utility; RSL Order Fulfillment LTL; RSL Order Fulfillment Stocking; 391 BLM Receiving Warehouse; or 395 BLM Receiving Warehouse.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks and equipment; ability to obtain certification to operate turret trucks, dock stockers, powered pallet jacks, dock plates, and/or other raised-platform vehicles.
Demonstrated ability to meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals consistently.
Good problem-solving skills and ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate urgency, and change tasks or work centers as business needs require.
Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills; attention to detail and a demonstrated high quality of work.
Ability to follow company policies and procedures, including safety policies and procedures.
Professional verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; ability to complete paperwork accurately and present information to individuals or small groups.
Basic computer and data-entry skills.
Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including different schedules and weekends.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the assigned work area, including lifting, moving, pushing, pulling, reaching, operating equipment controls, and accessing heights up to 26 feet.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating turret trucks, dock stockers, powered pallet jacks, dock plates, and/or other raised-platform vehicles.
Prior experience in a manufacturing GMP and distribution environment, preferably food or pharmaceutical.

Responsibilities

Participate in root cause analysis and plant continuous-improvement initiatives, and recommend improvement ideas.
Complete required documentation accurately and truthfully; follow safety, GMP, SOP, and work-instruction requirements.
Depending on assignment, check in drivers, inspect and unload trailers, verify materials and quantities, receive items in Oracle, and prepare outbound freight.
Palletize and stretch-wrap shipments, organize orders by customer, and use computer applications to process shipments and invoices.
Pick, scan, confirm, pack, and prepare domestic, international, and less-than-truckload orders for shipment; communicate status across shifts and departments.
Examine, store, identify, and move stock and supplies; maintain appropriate storage conditions and locations; make adjustments or repairs to stock when needed.
Inspect incoming materials, document discrepancies or damage, compare certificates and packing slips, and escalate quality issues to supervisors and Quality Control.
Put away and consolidate bulk pallets, maintain allergen separation and sanitation, record transactions, and report inventory discrepancies.
Pick and deliver bulk orders and raw materials to manufacturing lines; label, wrap, stage, and document orders; assist with cycle counts.
Receive materials and complete Oracle transactions; create and apply labels and pull samples according to standards.
Receive finished goods from packaging, secure and transfer pallets to appropriate locations, and invert products from plastic to wood pallets when required.
Operate powered industrial trucks and equipment safely, including forklifts and other warehouse vehicles.
Report workplace incidents and hazards, communicate safety concerns, use required personal protective equipment, and participate in safety activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.