FORMING AND FREEZING MATERIAL HANDLER

North Freeze Dry LLC • Little Falls, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for working in the forming & spiral freezing process, bringing the product to the auto panning system via forklift and other equipment, as necessary. The role involves preparing combos for food use prior to staging for filling, monitoring in-process materials and foods for quality parameters during filling, and maintaining appropriate inventory control practices using the plant ERP System. The Material Handler will load and unload products, input product information into the plant ERP System, and follow protocols outlined in the operations manuals. They will operate a forklift to receive, store, and bring food products in combos to the freeze dry line, and prepare combos for filling from the spiral freezer. Additionally, the role requires delivering filled combos to the auto panning system, working with auto panning operators to ensure they have necessary materials, and supporting other lines as needed. Finalizing paperwork accurately and utilizing the ERP system for inventory management are also key responsibilities. The position demands adherence to all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintaining a food-safe, sanitary environment, including inspecting forklifts and performing upkeep as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated with ability to allow constructive feedback to grow in position.
• Ability to follow proper food safety, quality and workspace safety procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for an extended period.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
• Ability to adapt and accommodate change.

Nice To Haves

• (6) months working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.
• Forklift experience (6+ months preferred), training provided, must be willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Produces the required quantity of batched recipes within established specifications and tolerances and according to production plan.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded materials.
• Perform pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
• Perform quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and/or managers.
• Interface with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.
• Responsible to prepare combos for food use prior to staging for filling
• Monitor in process materials and foods for quality parameters during filling of the combos.
• Responsible for appropriate inventory control practices using the plant ERP System.
• Load and unload products, and input product accordingly in the plant ERP System.
• Follow protocols and procedures outlines in the operations manuals.
• Operate forklift to receive, store and bring food products in combos to the freeze dry line.
• Responsible for preparing combos for filling from the spiral freezer.
• Responsible for delivering filled combos to the auto panning system.
• Work with auto panning operators as necessary assuring they have the materials necessary to perform their job functions.
• Support other lines, as necessary.
• Finalize any paperwork during shift in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Utilize ERP system for moving in-process materials and products into and out of inventory.
• Follow all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintain a food-safe, sanitary environment.
• Inspect forklift per inspection schedule and clean/upkeep equipment/forklifts as needed.
• Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
• Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
• Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in/call-back basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including employees, child(ren), spouse and family coverage.
• Ancillary benefits include Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4%.
• Paid Time Off accruing on your first day and Paid Personal Days.
• 7 Company Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED