Material Handler I st shift & Material Handler 2st shift

Nature's Touch•Edwardsville, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Transport raw materials and packaging using a variety of material handling equipment Load and unload trucks according to schedule and in a safe and timely manner Serve as a liaison between the warehouse and the production team Must understand FIFO and FEFO concepts Stage raw ingredients according for production according to production schedule Interpret batch sheets to accurately stage raw ingredients for production Ensure proper breakdown of batch recipes by appropriately converting gallons to pounds and pounds to kilograms with the assistance of a calculator Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and as a member of a team Ensure effective and professional communication with team members and site leadership Ensuring that incoming and outgoing products meet strict food safety and quality requirements Operate sit down fork truck and standing fork truck in a safe manner Effective operation of computer, keyboard, and mouse Accurate data entry both written and in computer warehousing program Participate in inventory cycle counts both on and off-site Responsible for ensuring work area is clean, organized, and free of obstructions Wear appropriate PPE where required Strictly adhere to all safety policies Follow company GMPs and all other quality and food safety programs as they relate to the warehouse department All other duties as assigned Competencies Acute attention to detail Initiative Mathematical aptitude Position Type: We have two positions available: Full-time 1st shift position. Hours of work are Monday- Friday 6:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturdays as needed, Full-time 2nd shift position. Hours of work are Monday-Friday 3:00 pm- 1:00 pm and Saturdays as needed. Subject to business necessity both shifts Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: H.S. diploma or G.E.D is required Experience: 6 months –12 months' experience in a warehouse environment. Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred. Experience with stand-up fork trucks is a must. You will be required to pass a driving test. Knowledge and Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communications skills. Basic inventory and warehousing knowledge is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is beneficial, but not a must. Travel Requirements: None Work Environment/Physical Demands: 100% of work is performed in a production facility which is refrigerated to 35ºF with significant work in sub-zero freezer and may be wet and/or humid. Environment contains allergens. Constantly exposed to moving parts, loud production equipment, vibration, and pedestrian traffic. Ability to work on a computer. Ability to lift at least 45 lbs. on a regular basis to waist height and above head. Ability to see and analyze product at close range, from a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to stand, walk, handle, kneel, bend, twist, stoop, climb and descend stairs, communicate with team members. T h e E m p l o y er i s a n E q ua l O p p o r t un i t y E m p l o y e r . T h e E m p l o y er d o es n o t d i s c r imi n a t e in e m p l o y m e n t a n d n o q ue s t i o n o n t h i s a p p li c a t i o n i s u s e d f o r t h e p u rp o s e o f lim i t i n g o r e x c u si n g a n y a p p li c a n t ' s c o n sider a t i o n f o r e m p l o y m e n t o n a b a s i s pr o h i bi t e d b y l o ca l , s t a te , o r f e der a l l a w . An Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED

Requirements

H.S. diploma or G.E.D is required
6 months –12 months' experience in a warehouse environment
Experience with stand-up fork trucks is a must. You will be required to pass a driving test.
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
Basic inventory and warehousing knowledge is preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is beneficial, but not a must.

Responsibilities

Transport raw materials and packaging using a variety of material handling equipment
Load and unload trucks according to schedule and in a safe and timely manner
Serve as a liaison between the warehouse and the production team
Must understand FIFO and FEFO concepts
Stage raw ingredients according for production according to production schedule
Interpret batch sheets to accurately stage raw ingredients for production
Ensure proper breakdown of batch recipes by appropriately converting gallons to pounds and pounds to kilograms with the assistance of a calculator
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and as a member of a team
Ensure effective and professional communication with team members and site leadership
Ensuring that incoming and outgoing products meet strict food safety and quality requirements
Operate sit down fork truck and standing fork truck in a safe manner
Effective operation of computer, keyboard, and mouse
Accurate data entry both written and in computer warehousing program
Participate in inventory cycle counts both on and off-site
Responsible for ensuring work area is clean, organized, and free of obstructions
Wear appropriate PPE where required
Strictly adhere to all safety policies
Follow company GMPs and all other quality and food safety programs as they relate to the warehouse department
All other duties as assigned