Material Handler / Forklift Driver - 1st shift

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

15h

About The Position

The Material Handler / Forklift Driver performs work in at least one certified functional area: RSL Order Fulfillment Dock Utility, RSL Order Fulfillment LTL, RSL Order Fulfillment Stocking, or BLM Receiving Warehouse. The role handles receiving, storing, picking, moving, preparing, and shipping materials or finished products, and uses warehouse equipment and computer systems such as Oracle to complete transactions and documentation. Employees may work in different work centers as business needs require and must follow applicable safety, GMP, and standard operating procedures. The role supports continuous improvement and root cause analysis, completes required documentation accurately, and communicates with coworkers and other departments. Duties vary by assigned function and may include checking in drivers, inspecting and unloading trailers, verifying shipments, receiving items in Oracle, palletizing and wrapping orders, stocking and picking products, staging materials for manufacturing or shipment, maintaining inventory records and warehouse sanitation, and taking bulk samples. The position requires safe operation of powered industrial trucks and other equipment. Work involves physical activity including standing, walking, reaching, handling equipment controls, lifting and moving materials, and working at heights of up to 26 feet. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, exposure to ingredients, powders, liquids, dust, airborne particles, and herbal aromas; noise is usually moderately loud, with hearing protection required in some areas. A flexible schedule, including different schedules and weekends, may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification in at least one of the following areas: RSL Order Fulfillment Dock Utility; RSL Order Fulfillment LTL; RSL Order Fulfillment Stocking; 391 BLM Receiving Warehouse; or 395 BLM Receiving Warehouse.
Ability to consistently meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
Good problem-solving skills and commonsense judgment when carrying out written, oral, or diagram instructions.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate urgency, and adapt to frequent task changes.
Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills; attention to detail; and ability to produce high-quality work.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively verbally and in writing; read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; and complete paperwork accurately.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer and data-entry skills.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks and equipment and obtain certification to operate turret trucks, dock stockers, powered pallet jacks, dock plates, and/or other raised-platform vehicles.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including different schedules and weekends.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting and moving materials, reaching, standing, walking, using lift-truck controls, operating hand trucks or forklifts, and accessing heights up to 26 feet.
Ability to use close, distance, and depth perception vision.

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 pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Participate in root cause analysis and plant continuous improvement initiatives, and recommend improvement ideas.
Complete required documentation accurately and truthfully.
Follow safety requirements, GMP requirements, and applicable SOPs and work instructions.
Perform duties in the certified assigned function, including receiving, inspecting, unloading, storing, picking, moving, preparing, and shipping materials or products.
Check in truck drivers; inspect and unload trailers; verify materials, condition, and quantities; and receive materials into Oracle as applicable.
Prepare outbound orders by palletizing, packing, labeling, stretch wrapping, organizing, and staging shipments.
Use scanners, VoCollect, Oracle, and other computer applications to confirm items, perform transactions, and complete orders.
Communicate status updates across shifts and departments, including sales and customer service.
Store products and materials in appropriate warehouse locations and maintain inventory records, location organization, allergen separation, and assigned storage areas.
Transport raw materials, finished products, and supplies to manufacturing lines, other departments, or shipment areas.
Identify and report inventory discrepancies, shipment damage, and other issues to the appropriate team or supervisor.
Pull bulk samples according to the applicable sample standard.
Support warehouse sanitation and maintain assigned work areas.
Operate powered industrial trucks and equipment safely.
Report workplace incidents and hazards promptly, communicate safety concerns, use required personal protective equipment, and participate in safety activities.
Work independently and collaboratively, prioritize multiple tasks, and adapt to changing assignments and work centers.