Material Handler Specialist

BEECH-NUT NUTRITION COMPANY•Amsterdam, NY

9d•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler Specialist reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor and uses a forklift and other equipment to move materials from receiving through manufacturing and move finished products to shipping. The role works closely with manufacturing, quality, and logistics personnel as part of the Plan & Deliver Team, which coordinates materials and goods to help fulfill customer orders safely, accurately, and on time. This is a third-shift position at Beech-Nut’s Amsterdam, New York LEED-certified production facility. The work takes place in a food manufacturing environment. Required protective gear includes a hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and a uniform; additional personal protective equipment may be required for certain tasks. Jewelry, nail polish, and acrylic nails are restricted. The manufacturing floor is not climate controlled and can be warm in summer and cool in winter. Material handlers also work in and out of coolers and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually. Beech-Nut describes its work as producing nutritious, safe baby food with real ingredients and emphasizes conserving nature, safety, accountability, and strong performance. The company provides competitive compensation, union benefits, training, professional development opportunities, and on-site amenities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills, such as typing.
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds individually.
Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment and comply with required protective equipment and restrictions on jewelry, nail polish, and acrylic nails.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing area and in and out of coolers.
Effective planning, prioritization, time management, and progress monitoring skills.
Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and results orientation.
Proactive identification and resolution of issues and opportunities.
Commitment to making safe food for babies and toddlers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in light industrial work or warehousing.
Previous material-handling equipment experience, including forklift experience.
Experience using warehouse systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Experience with RF guns or Voice Pick.

Responsibilities

Use a forklift to load and unload trucks or containers and move items into or out of production and storage, including vertical racking, flow racking, ambient areas, and freezer locations.
Inspect trucks or containers before loading or unloading.
Issue components and use a forklift to stage materials for production.
Use a forklift to move garbage, waste, and other materials.
Safely operate equipment such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks; inspect equipment before use.
Use scanning equipment or manual entries to track inventory accurately and promptly, including processing incoming receipts and outgoing shipments.
Attach identifying tags to boxes or mark them with identifying information.
Operate, change over, clean, and troubleshoot palletizing equipment.
Keep the warehouse clean and organized to support a safe work environment.
Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
Support housekeeping and sanitation in the work area.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Follow safety procedures and contribute to safety improvements and concerns being raised.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and prescription coverage for employees and dependents through a union-benefit package.
Union pension plan.
Dental coverage.
Access to 401(k) retirement benefits.
Paid holidays and a paid floating holiday.
New York State paid sick time.
Paid vacation after the first year, starting with one week, with the opportunity to earn up to six weeks after twenty-five years of service.
On-the-job training programs and access to the Nourish Others Learning Lab for online learning.
Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community.
Maternity and paternity benefits.
Baby food coupon program until an employee’s child turns two.
Service awards.
Perfect attendance incentive program.
Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment.
Safety shoe reimbursement.
On-site fitness center.
On-site café.
On-site company store.
Private on-site Mother’s Room for nursing and pumping needs.
Competitive compensation and shift differentials where applicable.