Material Handler I

SunOpta•Allentown, PA

35d•$24

About The Position

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 performance

Requirements

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.
Works with minimal amount of supervision
Team player
Able to evaluate a situation and make a good decision
Able to keep operating logs and records
Able to read manuals and problem solve
Good past work history
Good attendance
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to climb off and on forklift on a regular basis
Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and at times more
Package integrity
Trouble shooting
Hygiene
Communication
High school diploma, or GED; one or more years related experience in a food grade facility.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions finished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills critical,must have reach lift experience.
Must be able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

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 standards
Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
Operate and be accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle
Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage, reporting any quality variances
Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that inventory control and security are maintained.
Assist in physical inventories and proper stock rotation
Maintain all forklift inspection prior to shift with accurate documentation
Conducts required quality checks to assure standards are met.
Maintain clean and organized area around equipment
Maintains communications within production team ensuring smooth shift transitions, etc.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment
Pick and load outbound trucks as per paperwork
Unload and put away inbound trucks
Support 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 production team members for breaks and absences as required
Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork
Complies with Good manufacturing practices
Forklift battery watering
Follows all plant safety rules
Reports all accidents to the production supervisor
Serves 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.
Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines
Follows SOP's to make machine adjustments
Follows SOP's on truck inspection for loading and unloading
Responsible for compliance with the HACCP & SQF program
Must adhere to and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
Responsible for accurate documentation
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors
Perform all warehouse Sanitation process with documentation
As a member of the Materials team, ensures the effective shift communication and teamwork with the other operators occurs each scheduled shift
Maintains effective communication with members of the support group
Maintain communication with shift supervisor as well as Materials Manager
Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork among materials team members
Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team
Continuous improvement of knowledge of batch output and all other areas in the plant
Continuous improvement of knowledge of other company warehouses