Material Handler I (Day Shift)

SunOpta•Midlothian, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler I operates energized and non-energized material-handling and palletizing equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, floor scrubbers, a palletizing robot, and shrink-wrap machines. The role supports efficient warehouse and production operations by moving, receiving, storing, and shipping product; maintaining accurate records; and following written and verbal instructions to meet quality and efficiency standards. The Material Handler is responsible for safety, quality, and effective communication relevant to shift and plant performance. The position supports inventory control, shipment accuracy, stock rotation, raw-material and packaging supplies for production, warehouse sanitation, and teamwork across shifts. It also includes troubleshooting basic to moderate equipment issues, supporting mechanics with appropriate maintenance activities, helping train employees, and performing other assigned duties. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of distribution experience.
Ability to operate a forklift, with at least three years of forklift experience.
RF scanner experience.
Experience handling 100 or more SKUs in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, schedule, and diagram formats.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to get along well with others.
Ability to maintain operating logs and records.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in a food-grade facility.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts and other material-handling or palletizing equipment safely and efficiently.
Move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product; transfer product between staging, storage areas, and trailers.
Prepare product for shipment and load outbound trucks according to paperwork and load sheets, ensuring the correct product and quantities are shipped.
Unload inbound shipments safely, verify shipments are accurate and undamaged, and move product to storage locations.
Report shipment damage, quality variances, missing packages, incorrect deliveries, and damaged products; collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues.
Maintain inventory-control and security records, prepare and maintain area paperwork accurately, and assist with physical inventories and stock rotation.
Inspect forklifts before each shift and document inspections accurately.
Conduct required quality checks and follow applicable quality, truck-inspection, and operating procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and complete warehouse sanitation processes with documentation.
Communicate effectively with team members, support groups, the shift supervisor, and the Materials Manager, including during shift transitions.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
Support mechanics with appropriate maintenance activities.
Monitor raw packaging materials and supplies and ensure they are supplied efficiently to support production.
Maintain ingredients and materials according to a First Expired First Out (FEFO) basis.
Relieve production team members for breaks and absences as required.
Assist with coaching and training newly employed workers as requested by management.
Participate in plant safety activities, follow safety rules, report accidents, and identify potential hazards.
Follow Quality Assurance System guidelines, SOPs, HACCP and SQF program requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Continuously improve knowledge of batch output, other plant areas, and company warehouses.
Perform other duties as assigned.