Lead Material Handler - Industrial Bakery Manufacturing

Bridor USA, Inc.•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•$24

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler ensures the timely and accurate delivery of raw materials and packaging to production while maintaining Bridor’s high standards for quality, safety, and GMP compliance. This role involves supervising and coaching material handling staff, overseeing inventory management, and supporting warehouse operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year in a leadership role
Minimum 2 years operating forklifts (Reach) safely
Experience with warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, hand trucks, rider forklifts, and scissor lifts
Valid lift truck operator certification (or ability to obtain quickly)
Safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and scissor lifts
Computer proficiency: Outlook, Word, Excel, SAP, Radley
Knowledge of stock rotation, GMPs, HACCP, and BRC standards
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Stand or sit for extended periods with minimal breaks
Lift up to 50 lbs without mechanical assistance
Work in variable environments: main freezer, refrigerated coolers, or outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, or wind
Ability to read and record data from thermometers, LCD screens, truck seals, and other equipment
Leadership, decisiveness, and initiative
Teamwork and collaboration
Resourcefulness and versatility
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and train Material Handling team members to ensure adherence to Bridor safety guidelines, SOPs, and GMP practices
Communicate team-related issues or non-compliance with policies to the Supply Chain Manager
Maintain Train-the-Trainer forklift certification and train/retrain all material handling personnel
Encourage teamwork, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement
Prepare and stage raw materials according to production orders
Ensure correct quantities and quality of raw materials are available for production
Oversee the receipt, inspection, labeling, and documentation of incoming materials in Bridor’s paperless system
Manage returns of unused production materials, including proper labeling, counting, and reporting
Maintain dry and refrigerated storage of ingredients, including allergens, per Bridor protocols
Ensure proper labeling of all materials, including allergen and SAP labels
Perform SAP transactions, including receipts and stock movements
Uphold good manufacturing practices (GMP), hygiene standards, and food safety protocols
Participate in monthly and annual audits, training sessions (GMP, HACCP, Radley, SAP), and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
Coordinate incoming parcel deliveries to respective departments
Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse and production operations