Material Handler - Second Shift - New Oxford

Sandridge Crafted Foods•New Oxford, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and handling of materials within a food manufacturing environment using powered industrial trucks (PIT), including forklifts and pallet-moving equipment. This position requires strict compliance with OSHA powered industrial truck standards, food safety regulations, and company safety policies. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to comply with OSHA safety regulations and food safety standards
Ability to operate PITs safely after completing required training

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Prior experience operating forklifts or powered industrial trucks in a food or manufacturing environment
Current OSHA-compliant PIT certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification
Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS)

Responsibilities

Receive, transport, stage, and store raw materials, ingredients, packaging supplies, and finished goods
Load and unload materials from trucks, racks, conveyors, and production lines using PIT or manual methods
Ensure proper material rotation (FIFO/FEFO), traceability, and segregation
Verify quantities, lot numbers, and labeling accuracy during material movement
Maintain clear aisles, dock areas, and storage locations
Safely operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts, electric pallet jacks) in accordance with OSHA standards and company policies
Complete required OSHA-compliant PIT training, evaluation, and certification prior to operation
Conduct and document pre-shift equipment inspections and report defects immediately
Operate PITs only within designated areas and load capacities
Maintain safe speeds, proper load handling, and pedestrian awareness
Park, secure, and shut down PITs according to safety procedures
Comply with GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and allergen control requirements while handling materials
Prevent contamination or product damage during transport and storage
Identify and report damaged, expired, or non-conforming materials
Use required PPE, including safety footwear and high-visibility apparel
Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety policies
Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near-misses
Participate in required safety meetings, refresher training, and re-evaluations
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Work assigned schedules, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as required
Assist with inventory counts or audits
Support production or warehouse teams during peak demand
Participate in continuous improvement or cross-training initiatives