Material Handler / Forklift Driver- 2nd shift

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler / Forklift Driver works in one or more warehouse and order-fulfillment functions, including dock utility, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, stocking, and receiving warehouse operations. The role prepares and ships customer orders; receives, moves, stores, and records finished products, materials, and supplies; and supports manufacturing with raw materials and supplies. Employees must be certified in at least one of the five designated work areas: RSL Order Fulfillment Dock Utility, RSL Order Fulfillment LTL, RSL Order Fulfillment Stocking, 391 BLM Receiving Warehouse, or 395 BLM Receiving Warehouse. The position requires accurate documentation and system transactions, safe operation of powered industrial trucks and other equipment, and adherence to safety rules, GMP requirements, and standard operating procedures. The employee contributes to root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement initiatives, communicates with coworkers and other departments, and may move between work centers as business needs require. The job involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, stair use, reaching, handling lift-truck controls, operating foot controls, and computer use. Physical tasks vary by assignment and may include lifting and moving items weighing up to 55 pounds, pushing or pulling pallet jacks and other loads, handling dock doors, and working at heights of up to 26 feet. The work takes place throughout manufacturing facilities, near moving mechanical parts, and may involve exposure to herbal aromas, dust, airborne particles, ingredients, mixes, equipment, and packaging. Noise is usually moderately loud, and hearing protection is required in some areas. Salary is listed as $19–$24.

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 obtain certification to operate turret trucks, dock stockers, powered pallet jacks, dock plates, and/or other raised-platform vehicles.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks and equipment.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate urgency, and adapt to changing tasks and work centers.
Teamwork, effective communication and collaboration, attention to detail, and consistently high-quality 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, short correspondence, and memos; and ability to 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 work a flexible schedule, including different schedules and weekends.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting and moving items, standing, walking, reaching, using lift-truck controls, and working at heights of up to 26 feet; reasonable accommodations may be made.

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.
For dock utility work, check in truck drivers, inspect and unload trailers, verify materials and quantities, receive materials in Oracle, prepare outbound freight, organize customer orders, and use computer applications to process shipments.
For LTL work, pick and palletize products, scan and confirm items, prepare domestic and international LTL orders, pack overseas shipments, complete Oracle transactions, and communicate status updates across shifts and departments.
For stocking work, examine and store stock according to identifying information and storage conditions, make adjustments or repairs to stock, and move finished products, materials, or supplies between departments.
For receiving warehouse work, check in drivers; inspect, unload, and verify shipments; document discrepancies or damage; and compare receiving documents and certificates against quantities and lots.
Stage and put away bulk pallets using a turret truck; record transactions in Oracle; consolidate locations; maintain allergen separation, storage areas, and warehouse sanitation; and report inventory discrepancies.
Pick and deliver manufacturing bulk orders and supplies; prepare, label, wrap, and stage orders; pick outbound orders and transfers; and assist with cycle counts.
Receive materials in Oracle using the appropriate transaction, create and apply labels, and pull bulk samples according to the sampling standard.
Receive finished goods from packaging, secure and wrap pallets, complete transfers, label pallets, and invert products from plastic to wood pallets as required.
Safely operate powered industrial trucks and equipment, including forklifts and other assigned vehicles.
Support a safe-production culture, report incidents and hazards, communicate safety concerns, use required personal protective equipment, and participate in safety activities.
Work flexibly across tasks and work centers, including different schedules and weekends, as business needs require.