Material Handler Raw Materials - B Shift - $23.53/hr

About the position

The Raw Materials Material Handler is responsible for the timely movement of all materials within a designated location. This position is also responsible for tracking movement of materials within the computerized systems to ensure proper inventory availability.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move raw materials, packaging, finished product and other materials from one location to another.
• Use a computer and company systems to track all material movement transactions, both incoming and outgoing.
• Observe all GMP, Food Safety, and Employee Safety requirements.
• Load/unload 53 foot trailers with a lift truck indoors and outdoors.
• Shipping and receiving of products and materials.
• Log incoming material and outgoing pallets into computer system.
• Recognize shortages of materials in the system and order materials for next shift.
• Staging and preparation of raw materials for use in operations.
• Follow detailed processes for assigned work to ensure proper completion.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior forklift/material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English.
• Ability to plan work and anticipate problems.
• Computer skills (data entry & experience with an ERP system in a production environment preferred).
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures.

Nice-to-haves

• Technical / Trade School preferred.
• Prior experience working in the food industry is preferred.