Material Handler

B&G Foods Inc.•Ankeny, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is available for 3rd shift, starting weekly on Mondays. Shift hours are Monday - Thursday, with overtime as required, from 6:45 PM - 5:15 AM. The role involves attaching case identifiers to materials, transporting finished product, operating material handling equipment safely, performing accurate record keeping, and following all standard operating procedures. The Material Handler will also count, weigh, and record materials handled, read work orders to determine requirements, and ensure timely and accurate transfer of materials to packaging lines. Responsibilities include moving materials, recycling, performing routine battery changes on forklifts, assisting in training, communicating operational information, inspecting machinery and work floor conditions, visually inspecting materials, identifying production problems, and monitoring inventory. The role also includes reporting food safety and quality problems, following cGMPs, maintaining cleanliness, ensuring accurate record completion, and following equipment cleaning procedures. This position is in a manufacturing plant environment with moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and motorized vehicles.

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.
Must be able to lift up to 80lbs

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.