Overnight - Material Handler

B&G Foods Inc.•Ankeny, IA

3d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! This position opening is available for 1st shift starting weekly on Monday's. Shift hours are Monday - Thursday, with overtime as required, from 6:45pm - 5:15am. $27.65/hour plus $0.55/hour shift differential Primary Job Responsibilities: Attaches case identifiers to materials and identifying information to pallet; transports finished product to and from warehouse staging area. Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment. Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on the job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations. Performs accurate and timely record keeping, including but not limited to; production recording and data collection information; direct issues components and reconciles work orders where appropriate. Follows all standard operating procedures. Performs changeover and set up for production runs. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily work order. Reads work order\schedule specifications to determine work procedures and material requirements. Assures that material transferred and placed for use on packaging lines is accurate and timely. This includes, but is not limited to raw goods, packaging materials, containers, caps, etc. Moves work materials from mezzanine to production line, dumps product into bin and or vibratory feeder, using pallet jacks, hand reach lift, electric hoist, electric or air barrel dumpers; operates palletizing and de-palletizing equipment. Recycles all materials including, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, shrink wrap, and paper. Performs routine battery changes on forklifts. Assists in the training of new Material Handlers and ongoing training of current employees. Communicates material handling/processing information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the production line. Inspects machinery/equipment and work floor conditions to ensure compliance with company safety and sanitation standards. Visually inspects all incoming materials and outgoing product to maintain company quality standards. Identifies daily production problems by observing machine operation, reading schedules/work orders and reporting information to appropriate supervisory staff. Monitors and audits material inventory and informs supervisor of needs or discrepancies. Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or GED
Onsite training specific to job responsibilities
Must obtain forklift certification
Sign off on the Material Handler qualification checklists, lock-out tag-out, following appropriate training
Skill in operating material moving equipment in a safe and conscientious manner
Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to work as a productive member of a team
Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods of time
Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view
Communicates effectively with plant personnel in a courteous and cooperative manner

Responsibilities

Attaches case identifiers to materials and identifying information to pallet
Transports finished product to and from warehouse staging area
Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment
Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on the job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations
Performs accurate and timely record keeping, including but not limited to; production recording and data collection information; direct issues components and reconciles work orders where appropriate
Follows all standard operating procedures
Performs changeover and set up for production runs
Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily work order
Reads work order\schedule specifications to determine work procedures and material requirements
Assures that material transferred and placed for use on packaging lines is accurate and timely. This includes, but is not limited to raw goods, packaging materials, containers, caps, etc
Moves work materials from mezzanine to production line, dumps product into bin and or vibratory feeder, using pallet jacks, hand reach lift, electric hoist, electric or air barrel dumpers; operates palletizing and de-palletizing equipment
Recycles all materials including, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, shrink wrap, and paper
Performs routine battery changes on forklifts
Assists in the training of new Material Handlers and ongoing training of current employees
Communicates material handling/processing information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the production line
Inspects machinery/equipment and work floor conditions to ensure compliance with company safety and sanitation standards
Visually inspects all incoming materials and outgoing product to maintain company quality standards
Identifies daily production problems by observing machine operation, reading schedules/work orders and reporting information to appropriate supervisory staff
Monitors and audits material inventory and informs supervisor of needs or discrepancies
Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function
Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
Responsible for following cGMP’s
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping
Ensure all food safety and quality records are completed accurately and timely
Follow all appropriate equipment cleaning procedures